Top Energy-Saving Tips for Your Air Conditioner in 2025

Make your hard-earned dollars go further and get the most bang for your buck on energy costs. With heating and cooling accounting for 43% of a home’s power bill, it’s more crucial than ever to find new strategies to manage your usage and yearly costs by taking control of your home’s energy consumption through simple actions. 

Better Performance is Key: Make the call to schedule bi-annual HVAC maintenance from your qualified heating and conditioning professionals at All American Heating, Air and Plumbing. We have the team, skills, and experience to keep your HVAC running smoothly and are always available to assist you in maintaining energy efficiency and performance. 

Check your temps: Home comfort is a big debate in many households. Grandma may like it at a toasty 80° inside, while your teenager may prefer an iceberg-like 65 degrees. Finding the right indoor temperature isn’t that hard if you follow the recommendations of your HVAC team and Department of Energy guidelines. Keeping a balance between 72 and 77 degrees offers optimum comfort for your household. 

For best practices and greater energy savings, installing a programmable thermostat is the way to go. Set it and forget it, and when you are away you have 24/7 access to adjust it as you like. Smart on-the-go thermostats take the guesswork out of temperature control and put you in the driver’s seat for bigger energy savings.

Filter It: A well-maintained system operates more efficiently helping to reduce energy costs. By changing filters on a regular basis you can save 5% to 15% on energy consumption. A dirty air filter restricts airflow, making it much harder to meet the demand.

Throw a Little Shade on It: There are a few simple housekeeping steps you can take to block the sun’s rays from raising your home’s indoor temperatures. Closing blinds and curtains that face the sun can help reduce heat gain, making your home cooler for potential energy savings. You may also want to consider adding thermal liners to your curtains to reduce the amount of heat that enters the room. Thermal liners add an extra level of insulation by reflecting heat out during the summer months.

Planting trees and shrubs around your home creates more shade and helps to keep your home cooler. Keep plants or shrubs at least 2-3 feet away on all sides from your outdoor AC unit to ensure proper ventilation.

Consider an Upgrade: Don’t head into the summer months wondering if your air conditioning unit will last through the dog days of summer. If you have an aged unit, always having to make needed repairs, and your energy costs are soaring, it might be time to replace that worn-out unit with a high-efficiency, energy-star system.

At All American Heating, Air and Plumbing, we partner with leading HVAC manufacturers, including Trane, Amana, Rheem, Goodman, Mitsubishi and Daikin so you are guaranteed top-of-the-line products and performance. 

Worry less with an upgraded unit, and we’ll help you match with the best cooling and heating products on the market today. Contact us for a system assessment and get started on a worry-free summer.

Remember, our team is here for all your heating, cooling, and plumbing needs. Whether you are new to All American Heating, Air and Plumbing, or a seasoned customer, our mission remains the same, “Quality Doesn’t Cost. It Pays!”