3 Energy-Saving Tips to Reduce Fall Bills
How to Make Your HVAC System Use More Energy-Efficient This Fall
1. Adjust the Thermostat
Even a minor adjustment to your thermostat can significantly affect how much energy your home uses. During the autumn, adjust the thermostat when you're asleep or out of the house for four hours or longer.
You can do this by setting a temperature at least 10 degrees lower than usual if the AC is on or 10 degrees higher if you've switched to the furnace. Leaving the thermostat at a lower temperature for at least eight hours each day will translate to substantial monthly energy savings.
2. Seal Gaps
A reason heating and cooling systems consume so much energy is air transfer. Small gaps around windows and exterior doors allow outdoor air to seep indoors and vice versa. As a result, the HVAC unit will overwork to accommodate the air loss that contributes to temperature fluctuations indoors.
Weather stripping or caulking around doors and window frames will prevent air seepage around your home's entry points. However, air can also escape through gaps around pipes that enter your home. Consider sealing them with spray foam installation to eliminate even the tiniest holes.
3. Maintain the Furnace
Getting a furnace tune up before winter arrives is the best way to ensure your heating system is ready to battle the winter cold. A furnace expert will inspect your unit, clean various parts, make repairs, and calibrate the heating system's settings and connections to make it more energy-efficient.
A fall tune up is also advised because your furnace may have damage or faulty parts that will force the system to overwork once temperatures drop. The harder it has to work, the more energy it will consume, leading to higher utility bills.
If you’re overdue for a furnace tune-up, the team at Alpine Heating & Cooling will assist. Serving Wooster, OH, and surrounding communities since 1993, we are a locally owned and operated HVAC contractor working with a variety of heating and cooling systems. Call (330) 263-0013 to schedule an AC repair or inspection and visit our website to learn more about our qualifications. Connect on Facebook for more tips and insights.
