When the going gets tough, the tough look for more ways to save money. Well, that’s one version of an old rallying cry.
Anyway, it doesn’t take a global pandemic or furloughed job to inspire cost-saving measures. Mountain Brook Sometimes it’s every-day common sense – as in: “Why should I pay more than I really need to?”
When it comes to cooling your home, you don’t need to pay more. It’s just that simple.
Here’s how:
- Consider installing one or more ceiling fans to help circulate the cool air and raise it back up to the space your family occupies. By doing so, you lessen the amount of conditioned air needed to get the job done.
- Are you cool and comfortable at 72 degrees? Chances are you’d be just – or almost – as comfortable at 74. Raising the thermostat by just two degrees can save you up to 14% on home cooling costs.
- Keep window coverings closed on sun-facing windows until the sun moves to another area of your house.
- Choose clothing made from lightweight, breathable fabrics like cotton.
- Waiting until the evening hours to run your large appliances can also reduce your utility costs. In fact, check with your utility provider to see if they offer off-peak hour discounts.
- Check windows and doors for cracks or gaps that could be allowing conditioned air to escape – seal them as needed.
- Swap out heat-producing light bulbs for energy-efficient LEDs or CFLs. You’ll keep your home cooler and save on your electric bill.
- Keep grass off your outdoor condensing unit and shrubbery out of the way. The unit needs space to properly vent the heat being removed from indoors.
- Clean or replace your AC filter every four to six weeks. The less dirt and dust conditioned air encounters, the more efficiently your AC system will operate.
That’s not the whole list…in fact, there are always more ways to cut utility costs. Here’s another: contact Eagle Service Company for AC preventive maintenance. It’s a great way to catch problems early on and, in many cases, prevent them entirely. As a result, you’ll encounter fewer repairs, your equipment will last longer and, yes, it will cost you less to cool your home.
