High SummerElectric Bill
Find out why your air conditioning bill jumped in the Las Vegas valley.
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Common Causes
Why Is MyBill So High
A hotter month or a rate change can easily raise your power bill. However, a sudden jump in similar weather often points to a problem with the air conditioner.
Dirty Air Filter
A clogged filter forces the blower motor to work harder to push air. This can draw extra power and increase your monthly bill.
Low Refrigerant
If your system lacks refrigerant, it runs longer cycles to cool the house. This can point to a leak that needs professional repair.
Dirty Outdoor Coil
Monsoon dust blocks the metal fins on your outdoor unit. When heat cannot escape, the compressor runs longer and uses more electricity.
Leaky Ductwork
ENERGY STAR says a typical house loses about 20 to 30 percent of the air moving through its ducts to leaks, holes and poor connections.
Failing Parts
A weak capacitor or a failing motor can draw extra power to start or stay running, which can add to your monthly electric bill.
Old Equipment
Air conditioners commonly last about 15 to 20 years. We show repair and replacement options and never recommend replacement on age alone.
Safe Checks
What to CheckBefore You Call
You can inspect a few things safely without opening equipment panels. Try these steps before booking a service visit.
Check the Filter
Look at the indoor air filter. If it is covered in gray dust, replace it with a new one to restore normal airflow.
Inspect the Thermostat
Make sure the system is set to cooling and the fan is set to auto. Running the fan constantly uses more electricity.
Clear the Outdoor Unit
Clear leaves and debris from around the outdoor unit. Do this carefully without brushing the metal fins, because brushing can bend them.
Check Your Vents
Walk through your rooms and ensure supply vents are open. Closing too many vents cuts airflow and makes the blower work harder.
When to Stop and Call a Professional
Never open equipment panels, handle refrigerant or touch internal wiring. High voltage and pressurized chemicals require specific training. If your filter is clean and the outdoor unit is clear, you need a technician to measure electrical draw and refrigerant pressures.
Service Visit
What Our Technician Does
We send a background-checked technician to locate the cause of your high electric bill.
Find the Cause: We test the electrical components, measure the refrigerant and check the airflow to find out why the system draws too much power.
Show What Failed: We walk you through our findings. You see the worn capacitor, dirty coil or leaky ductwork for yourself.
Written Flat-rate Price: We provide a written price before any work begins. When replacement is also a reasonable choice, you see both options; we never recommend replacement on age alone.
Repair and Test: Once you approve the work, we replace the faulty parts or clean the coils. We test the system to ensure it draws the correct amount of power.
Common Questions
High Energy Bill Questions
We hear these questions from homeowners dealing with sudden spikes in their summer cooling costs.
Does a dirty filter really increase my bill?
Yes. When dust blocks the filter, the blower motor pushes harder to circulate air, drawing more electricity. ENERGY STAR recommends you check the filter every month and change it at least every three months.
Will adding refrigerant lower my power bill?
Only if the system is genuinely low due to a leak. Air conditioners do not consume refrigerant. If a leak is present, sealing it and restoring the correct charge will help the unit run shorter cycles.
Should I turn my system off when I leave the house?
Many homeowners set the thermostat a few degrees warmer while away instead of turning it off, so the house does not heat up too far. A programmable or smart thermostat can cool it again before they get home.
Why is my bill high if the house feels cool?
A dirty coil, low refrigerant or a failing motor can make the system run longer to hold the temperature, which uses more electricity.
Can duct leaks affect my summer electricity use?
Yes. ENERGY STAR says a typical house loses about 20 to 30 percent of the air moving through its ducts to leaks, holes and poor connections. We seal and repair ducts.
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