Shade Your AC Save & 10% Energy

Posted on August 5, 2008 at 9:07 am.
Filed Under Helpful Tips, Nature |

Air ConditionerIf you have an air conditioner, shading the outdoor compressor unit can increase its efficiency by as much as 10%. Its found that air temperatures directly under trees can be as much as 25°F (14°C) cooler than air temperatures above nearby blacktop. Using shade effectively requires you to know the size, shape, and location of the moving shadow that your shading device casts. Planting a native nut tree or shrub carefully positioned with respect to the air conditioner and mid-day sun will do the trick.

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