Ochoa Insurance Network

Aside from weather concerns, it is important to maintain airconditioning systems for maximum use.

A list of items to think about and reasons why your energy bill may be on the high end.

A/C Problems 101

• If compressor breaker trips, fan may run all day.
• Who is your electricity provider?
• Coming in and out of doors all day.
• Low on freon.
• Dirty Filters.
• Outside air tempature.
• Setting thermostat 70-85.
• No filter means durty coils.
• Unit not big enough for the house.
• Energy rating of unit- 10 SEER  12 SEER
• The higher the rating, the more efficient the unit.
• Consider balance billing.
• Consider wind energy or a percentage as part of your energy bill.
• look for 10.4 cent per kilo and 20% wind.
• Consider calling your provider and ask to install a smart meter.
• Consider a thermostat lock box.
• Consider replacing roof with cool ply or spay cool ply in your attic.

  Tax credt available.
• Consider double pane windows, tax credits available.