Before Leaving for School Drop-Off, Do These 3 Things!
The time for learning is here again. And while this means crazy mornings getting everyone ready for the day for parents, it means the end of summer for kids, which is a total bummer. But it also means spending money on new clothes, school supplies, and all those odds and ends that kids need for the new year. So many homeowners are always looking for ways to save a little money during this time of year. Luckily, there are three easy ways that homeowners can save money on their cooling costs while it's still ridiculously hot outside! Read on to find out three things every homeowner can do to save money during the back-to-school season.
Close the Curtains and Shut the Blinds
Conscientious homeowners should keep track of how much sun exposure they're getting. East-facing windows get daytime sunlight, but west-facing windows take a beating with all that afternoon heat coming through!
Direct sunlight on any part of the home can raise the temperature dramatically and cause the HVAC system to work harder to cool the home off. This is why it's important to close the curtains and blinds in the morning before leaving home for the day. Homeowners who make it part of their morning routine should notice a difference in their energy bills!
Increase the Thermostat's Temperature
This next tip is an even easier way to save on energy costs - turning the thermostat a few degrees higher during the day. Not only is there no need to keep the home frigid if there's no one there during the day, but letting the AC run all day long can wear it out quickly.
This tactic can help reduce the HVAC unit's workload during the day and lead to significant savings, with just a 7-10 degree increase for 8 hours on work or school days. The best part? A programmable or "smart" thermostat can do this automatically!
Stay on Top of Filter Replacements!
The last simple tip to save money during back-to-school season is about replacing the HVAC filters on time. Although this may seem like it wouldn't make much of a difference, the truth is that it will. When the air filters aren't changed on time, they become dense and heavy with debris that has been pulled from the air. And when the filter is dense, it becomes harder for the HVAC unit to move air through it, which gums up the works of the whole system and leads to rising cooling costs!
Homeowners who follow these three simple tips can experience a 10% to 15% reduction in energy usage from the HVAC system. When combined with regular maintenance performed by a professional HVAC company, these are simple tips that keep a home's HVAC system running smoothly and saving money!
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