Top Tips: How to Lower Your Summer Cooling Costs

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How to Lower Summer Cooling Costs - WestAIR

Summer has arrived. And even though the temps are soaring, your energy costs don’t have to. We’ve put together our top tips to keep your cooling costs in check this summer.

Monitor Your Thermostat

Keep an eye on your thermostat settings. If your family is curled up under blankets on the couch, it’s a good sign that your thermostat is set too low. Aim for between 72 and 78 degrees in summer. Even bumping up the number 2 to 4 degrees will have an impact on your bill.

Install a Programmable Thermostat

For the ultimate in home comfort and energy efficiency, install a programmable thermostat. Today’s technology allows you to access and control your home’s temperature remotely, and some thermostats will even “learn” and adjust to your family’s schedule. If you’ve already got a programmable thermostat, make sure you’re using it correctly.

Change Your Air Filter

Change out your air filter on a regular basis to ensure maximum air flow, improve overall efficiency, and prevent coil ice-ups.

Close Your Blinds

Blocking out sunlight by closing your blinds can not only reduce your cooling costs, it also can keep out harmful UV rays.

Cook Outside

Things can really heat up in the kitchen during the summer. Fire up the grill instead.

Bonus Tip: Flip the Switch

Unplug unused electronics or appliances. Use surge protector power strips or switched outlets that can be easily turned on and off. Don’t leave lights on in unoccupied rooms. While this may not directly keep your cooling costs down, you’ll still save on your electric bill.

Call WestAIR for an Annual Service Maintenance Check

It’s not too late to have your system checked by our professional technicians. We’ll make sure your system is running at the highest level of efficiency, determine if any repairs are needed, and make recommendations for replacement if necessary. We carry top quality air conditioning brands for the highest in energy efficiency.

Contact the cooling experts at WestAIR today. Call us at 763-498-8071.

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Happy Father’s Day 2017

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Father's Day 2017

Today, don’t forget to take time to thank  and celebrate the best dad’s ever!

Happy Father’s Day Weekend!

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Banana Chocolate Muffins-Summer Snacks

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Looking for a healthy muffin recipe both kids and adults will enjoy? These banana chocolate muffins fit the bill. They have the most wonderful, slightly dense yet crumbly texture and just the right amount of banana chocolatate-y goodness. Give ’em a try!

Banana Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup oat flour (make your own by pulsing old-fashioned oats in a food processor until powder consistency)
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3-4 mashed, very ripe bananas
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)

Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 400 and line a 12-count muffin tin with liners.
Add the oat flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
In a large bowl, whisk bananas, butter, honey, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Pour in the dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping the muffins, if desired.
Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups and top with reserved chocolate chips. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until toothpick in the middle comes out clean. Cool slightly before eating.

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