AC-Appliance Pros
Energy Savings
Controlling Your Comfort
How to Operate your System
to Save Electricity
Just set the temperature you want.
Here's how: place the system switch on COOL, and the fan switch
on AUTO. Then set the temperature by using the indicator on the
thermostat control.
Now your system will cool your house whenever the indoor temperature
climbs above the thermostat setting. I t will shut off when the
desired room temperature is reached.
In winter, it works the same way. When the system switch is
on HEAT, the system will operate whenever the room temperature
falls below the temperature setting. Once the desired temperature
is reached, the system will shut off.
Carefully read the accompanying thermostat manual for operating
instructions.
Save energy with an electronic programmable thermostat.
Just program the thermostat for the temperatures you are most
comfortable with. The Trane electronic programmable thermostat
has up to four setup or setback periods each day, plus weekend
and vacation programs. It saves energy while it keeps you comfortable
day or night.
Let the thermostat do its job.
Your system will perform most efficiently when you let the
thermostat control it. Turning the system on and off manually
is usually much less efficient. So let the thermostat do its
job. You'll be sure to save energy.
We recommend keeping the temperature setting at 78°F for
cooling, 68°F for heating. But you can select the temperature
you're most comfortable with. The point is, once you've set the
thermostat, keep subsequent adjustments to a minimum.
At all other times, let the thermostat keep you comfortable.
And keep energy bills down.
Don't waste money heating and cooling when you don't need
to.
When you're going to be away from home for a few days - or
when outdoor temperatures are moderate - don't let the air conditioner
run unnecessarily. Lower the thermostat to 55°F in summer.
Then when you return - or when temperature conditions dictate
- you can reset the system and it will immediately begin making
your home comfortable again.
Never stop the system by shutting off the main power.
If the main power is ever disconnected for more than three
hours, turn off the thermostat. Then wait for at least three
more hours after the power has been restored before turning the
thermostat back on. Failure to follow this procedure could result
in damage to your system.
IMPORTANT: If unit is
not operational during the cold weather months, provisions must
be taken to prevent freeze-up of all water pipes and water receptacles.
How to help reduce summer
humidity
In summer, your air conditioner does more than cool the air.
It also helps remove the excess moisture that can make the inside
of your home feel muggy. When removing this moisture your system
must work harder than when simply cooling the air.
That's why kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms should have
vents and exhaust fans. These devices help prevent accumulation
of moisture throughout the rest of the house. So your air conditioner
works less to keep you comfortable. And that helps keep operating
cost down.
Check Electrical Outlets
On a windy day, check for drafts by holding your hand over switch
plates and electrical outlets, especially ones on outside walls.
Check the baseboards
Run you hand along the baseboard at both the floor and wall to
check for drafts
Check windows and doors
Feel around window moldings for drafts and check for loose or
missing putty around the panes. Feel for drafts along the edges
of all the doors and door moldings. At night, stand outside while
someone shines a flashlight around the inside edges of the door.
Check the plumbing
Using a flashlight, check for drafts from gaps where the pipes
come through the walls
Check fireplaces
Hold your hand inside the fireplace opening to check for drafts.
The damper could be open or the clean out door (if your fireplace
has one) might not be closed properly. Check for drafts along
the edges where the wall and ceiling meet the fireplace.
Check the attic insulation
Feel for drafts around the attic door. Open the hatch and climb
into the attic. Slide a ruler down beside a joist to measure
the depth of the insulation and write it down.
Check the attic for gaps and fire hazards
Make sure the areas around the vent pipes are filled with insulation
and that light fixtures and exhaust fans have a 3-inch un-insulated
space all the way around. The space between a chimney and wood
framing should be filled with non-combustible material such as
sheet metal sealed with silicone caulking.
Check ventilated crawl space
If you have a crawl space, measure the thickness of the insulation
under the floor and write it down. Check for drafts around the
openings where electrical cables and plumbing go through the
floor.
Check slab floors
Go outside and check for drafts where the walls meet the foundation.
If you don't know which firm to call, ask if the contractor
is a member of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
consumers can call (972)247-5383 or 1-800-260-8041 to confirm
the contractor is a member or to locate a contractor who subscribes
to the organization's code or ethics.
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