In the heat of the summer, you need more air conditioning to keep your home comfortable. This unavoidably affects your energy bills. With today’s ever-rising energy costs, it pays to learn how to keep both your home and wallet comfortable. Here are some tips you can use to stay cool while enjoying summer savings on your energy bills:
Buy a Programmable Thermostat
You can save money by simply buying a programmable thermostat. It allows you to program the settings to adjust your home’s cooling levels automatically. It’s more energy efficient than a manual thermostat.
Improve Attic Ventilation
The summer weather can cause a buildup of intense heat in your attic. This heat will make its way into the rest of your home if it has nowhere else to go. Consequently, your air conditioner will run longer and harder. Ventilation helps expel this hot air from your home.
Clean Around Your Outside Unit
You should remove any dirt, debris, and plants on or around your outdoor A/C unit because they can impair its normal functioning. For maximum efficiency, clear a space of at least one foot around your unit.
Check Your Air Filter
A clogged filter disrupts the airflow through your HVAC system, making the system work harder to cool your house and cycle more frequently. Your electricity bill increases as a result. Be sure to check your air filter every month and clean or replace it if it’s dirty. A clean air filter saves energy and reduces your bill by letting air move more freely through your system.
Schedule a Tuneup
You should have an HVAC professional clean and maintain your A/C at least once a year. The pro will inspect all parts of your system, detect problems before they become worse, and ensure the system is operating at peak efficiency. Paying for maintenance helps you save time and money by avoiding major repairs.
By taking these steps, you’ll save money without compromising on comfort. If you’d like to know more ways of getting summer savings, contact us at Ace Hardware Home Services. We proudly serve the Dayton area.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Dayton, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).
Credit/Copyright Attribution: “gc1366/Pixabay”
