Large homes provide comfort and space in which to raise a family, but they can also be expensive to heat. If you’re looking for ways to save money and lower energy bills, focus on the efficiency of your cooling and heating system. Does it waste money by trying to heat rooms you never enter? If so, there are several helpful strategies.

3 Ways to Save Money With Your Cooling & Heating System

1. Go Ductless

If you find your energy bills are always larger than you’d like, switch to a Mitsubishi Electric® ductless system. Duct-based systems waste cool and warm air by trying to heat the whole house evenly, from storage rooms to the master bedroom, regardless of how much you use them. Ductless units, on the other hand, allows you to target the heating to only a few select rooms. Your system won’t waste energy by struggling to adjust the temperature of the whole house.

2. Make Your House Airtight

To supplement a ductless system and make it even more effective, seal all the places in your home where air may leak out. Older windows can be especially troublesome in this regard; check their edges to make sure there’s no draft, and if there is, apply caulk and weatherstripping as needed.

3. Don’t Heat When You’re Not Home

If you’re going to be out for a few hours or more, it’s worth adjusting the thermostat to save money. After all, heating or cooling a home when there’s no one around to enjoy it is a waste of resources. This is another advantage of ductless systems; you can switch off the air to certain parts of the house when you aren’t around but keep it on in areas like the master bedroom so it’s ready for you when you get back.

For efficient heating systems in the Great Neck, NY, area, contact Systematic Control Corp. Founded in 1968, these knowledgeable Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Contractors™ have the experience to help you select the cooling and heating system that’s right for your home, from options that include ductless and Mini-split AC units. To get in touch, visit them online or call (516) 482-1374 today.