It can be frustrating to deal with skyrocketing energy costs. While you might attempt to limit your heating and cooling usage, you don’t have to sacrifice your comfort to minimize expenses and avoid the need for frequent HVAC repairs. Here’s what you can do to lower your energy bill.

How to Reduce Your Energy Bill

1. Install a Smart Thermostat

Smart thermostats are controllable with the touch of a button. The ability to adjust the temperature from a smartphone or tablet makes these devices more practical for busy homeowners, who can make changes when they’re outside the home.

You can also program them according to your family’s schedule and needs. For example, you can set it to lower the temperature by a few degrees when you all leave the house on a cold winter morning. This prevents energy waste and keeps you from paying more than necessary.

2. Seal Household Openings

Even small gaps around doors and windows can result in air leaks. This contributes to significant, long-term waste that can force your system to work harder than necessary to heat or cool the home and lead to unexpected HVAC repairs. Use caulking and weatherstripping to seal all openings and to create a tight barrier that locks in cool and warm air year-round.

3. Hire a Maintenance Expert

There are only a few steps that homeowners can safely take on their own to protect the integrity of their heating and cooling systems and avoid HVAC repairs. Replacing the filter is one of the easiest, as is cleaning the outdoor unit.

More significant work should be performed at least annually by a licensed HVAC maintenance technician. Regular inspections can prolong the life of your system by identifying and fixing problems before they become more severe.  

Are you concerned about your heating and cooling system’s performance? Contact the team Glastonbury Burner & Boiler in Hartford County, CT. The company offers a variety of services designed to improve the integrity of the system, including HVAC repairs and maintenance, as well as air conditioning and furnace installation. Visit their website to find out more about their areas of expertise, or call (860) 659-4120 to schedule an appointment.