3 Tips for Reducing Your Commercial Cooling Costs in California, MD

California, MD often has summer temperatures that exceed 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The expense of cooling a commercial building during this time can skyrocket. Here are three tips to help lower cooling costs for your commercial building.

1. Energy Star Certification

Energy Star is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program. The program provides an Energy Star label for products that meet energy efficiency standards. A cooling system with an Energy Star label is likely more efficient than one without it.

The EPA states that an HVAC system with Energy Star certification can lower cooling costs by up to 20%. If your current system isn’t as efficient as it could be, you might want to upgrade to an Energy Star product.

2. Regular Maintenance

An efficient HVAC system uses less energy than one that doesn’t work well. One way to maintain efficiency is with twice-yearly preventive maintenance, once for air conditioning and once for heating.

Maintenance by an HVAC technician keeps your system working well. It allows you to address issues and potential problems before they get out of hand. The technician will do things like replace your air filter, check refrigerant levels, review wiring and much more.

3. Insulate Doors and Windows

Cool air escapes when doors and windows have poor insulation. As a result, your air conditioner works harder to cool the building. You’ll also receive an energy bill that’s higher than necessary.

If you see gaps around windows or doors, you have poor caulking and insulation. Even without visible signs, you might feel a draft when the caulking or insulation is inefficient. Sealing the gaps that result in drafts can help lower energy costs.

Cooling a commercial building in California, MD is a big expense. For more information about reducing your cooling costs, contact Hancock Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning to learn about our commercial HVAC services.

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