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Top 5 Ways to Cut Back on Air Conditioning
Here's how to keep your home cool without paying exorbitant electric bills this summer.
 
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Posted 7:29 PM EST July 18, 2008
Posted by: ezset
Minuette, what is an inverter system?
My house has a thermal 'break' since Katrina.
Every little bit helps.
Thanks
Ezset
Posted 4:46 PM EST July 17, 2008
Posted by: smccormick
A simple thing to do that can dramatically change the amount of air delivered by the system: Tape the duct joints, etc. in the basement, attic, as many places as you can get to. DONT use duct tape. Use the foil tape you can buy at any hardware or home improvement store. This simple procedure seals up leaks in the ductwork and can improve airflow by as much as 15%. Which will reduce your utility bill.
Posted 3:41 PM EST July 16, 2008
Posted by: minuette
use an inverter system with variable speed everything, such as a ductless mini-split (mitsubishi, fujitsu, daikin) - it will easily cut your cooling bill in half and costs next to nothing to install.
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