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When it comes to your energy bill, your heating and cooling units likely account for most of your spending. Luckily, there are many ways to support your systems and lower your monthly costs. To ease the financial burden, here are a few tips to keep your equipment from working too hard.

How to Save Money on Heating & Cooling

1. Be Smart With Your Thermostat

Interior temperatures that are similar to outdoor conditions are easier to maintain. For this reason, you should set your thermostat somewhat higher in summer and cooler in winter. You can also save money by putting your thermostat on a timer, so you don’t have to pay to heat or cool your home while everyone is at work or school.

2. Improve Your Insulation

The more airflow and heat transfer your home has with the outside, the harder your HVAC equipment has to work to maintain a temperature difference. A professional energy audit can tell you where the most heat is being transferred; once you have that information, you can add insulation to problem areas.

3. Choose More Efficient Heating & Cooling Units

Heating and Cooling UnitsTo help you pick more efficient units, the U.S. designates ENERGY STAR® appliances, which are certified pieces of equipment that use less energy to get the job done. You can also choose an entirely different model of HVAC equipment—for example, a heat pump is a more efficient system than a furnace and air conditioner.

​​​​​​​4. Schedule Regular Maintenance

Well-maintained heating and cooling units run more smoothly, produce less internal resistance, and use less energy. You should have a representative from your HVAC company inspect your equipment at least once a year, and retire your equipment when it wears down.

​​​​​​​5. Change Your Lifestyle

There are many activities that increase heat in the home, including cooking with your stovetop or oven, taking hot showers, and running your dryer. While you may not want to skip your showers, you could use cooler water or limit yourself to a five-minute rinse. Additionally, you can eat sandwiches and salads on hot days to avoid introducing additional heat.

 

If you want to install more efficient heating and cooling units to save money, Independence Mechanical in Kentucky will help. This trained and dedicated HVAC provider offers free estimates and will take on any size job, no matter how small. To schedule a visit, call (859) 756-4099 or get in touch through their website.

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