AES Reveals Suggestions for Home Energy Savings in Fall Heat

(Newswire.net — September 30, 2015) Arlington, TEXAS –As temperatures in Dallas sour into the 90s in mid-September, Accurate Electrical Systems is providing homeowners with suggestions on how they can save energy to protect their investments, wiring, and electrical assets. Licensed, bonded, and insured technicians are on hand to make any repairs. The company believes, however, that being energy conscious can help extend the life of electrical systems and thus making people safer. It offers several recommendations for customers as the summer heat continues.

Cooling
In regards to cooling, air conditioning use is one of the biggest sources of power use in the home.
• Change/clean the filters once a month so the A/C runs at top performance and efficiency.
• Buy an A/C with a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio of at least 15 to save on energy and with possible rebates.
• Have the unit serviced with a tune-up; the increased efficiency can lower monthly bills.

To keep cool while saving energy, AES also recommends:
• Continue running ceiling fans counter-clockwise to maximize cooling.
• Use fans instead of air conditioners. They use less electricity; also turn them off when leaving the home.
• Check for leaks coming from windows, doors, walls, or fireplace dampers.
• Raise the thermostat a little to cut cooling costs.

Lighting
Newer light bulbs and other options provide opportunities for home energy savings. Also committed to keeping the lights on, AES is experienced with lighting repair and rewiring. In the meantime, customers can save with:
• Compact fluorescent light bulbs, which are more energy efficient and as bright as traditional bulbs.
• Installing the right CFL bulb for the fixture, depending on its size and type.
• Replacing halogen bulbs which can be fire hazards if they get too hot.
• Energy efficient motion detector lights for outdoor lighting.
• Timers for turning lights on and off automatically.

Maggie Smith, President of AES, said, “Customers often don’t realize how much they can save with simple A/C and lighting maintenance. Cooling costs can mount in the Texas heat. The unrelenting summerlike temperatures mean added energy use but that doesn’t mean the bills have to be more expensive.”

Accurate Electrical Systems is a full service electrical repair and remodel company. It can fix wiring and even lighting damage and is also experienced with fluorescent lighting. Technicians can also troubleshoot and repair appliances, machinery, and computers. More insight into home energy savings is available from Duke Energy.

To contact AES and learn more about the company’s services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, go to http://accurate-electric-dfw.com/.