If you have central air conditioning during this heat wave, consider yourself lucky as many people don’t. However, as great as it can be to come home to a cool house, it might not feel quite as nice at the end of the month when you open up that utility bill. It’s sort of like dining at an upscale restaurant — the food tastes great while you’re eating, but when the check shows up at the end of the meal — you may have a tough time remembering just how delicious it was.

The U.S. Department of Energy provides the Energy Star website to help consumers make their homes more energy efficient and lower their energy costs. Their Guide to Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling is available for anyone to download, but three topics jump out that could make a big difference in your cooling costs during this Texas sized extreme heat wave that’s rapidly approaching a record.

Maintain your HVAC equipment, use a programmable thermostat properly, and seal your heating and cooling ducts are the first three topics in the Energy Star guide — as luck would have it, we can help you and your home in all three areas.  Enjoy your AC on these 100 degree days, but don’t pass out when the check arrives — give A-ace a call to make sure you’re cooling your home efficiently.