Experts share tips on how to save on your energy bill
Georgia’s WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT)Many homes turn their thermostats up and down during the day due to the hot summer temperatures. According to experts, that could result in a substantial increase in your bill.
According to Blair Brown, a FlintEnergies Youth and Education Specialist, they advise homeowners to maintain their houses at 78 degrees.Additionally, they advise hiring an expert to inspect your system once a year.
When it comes to HVAC units, preventive maintenance is crucial.To develop that habit, not just in the summer but all year long, Brown added.Go ahead and have that tested twice a year to make sure they can withstand the heat and cold.
According to Brown, producing heat in your house through cooking will extend the life of your system.She offered some different methods for preparing a dinner.
Avoid using larger appliances while it’s hotter outside.It goes without saying that you will need to generate more heat in the kitchen when you reuse a stove or glass top for cooking.Accordingly, your units will need to put in more effort to chill such regions, she said.Therefore, we advise using smaller appliances like toaster ovens and air fryers, or if you can, think about barbecuing outside.
Ryan Lawrence, HVAC manager at We Care Plumbing, Septic, Heating & Air Conditioning, says that replacing air filters can have a significant impact.He adds that you can cool off by using your ceiling fan.
A dirty air filter prevents the system from breathing correctly, which might make cooling more difficult.According to Lawrence, that will result in higher bills and prevent your house from cooling as you would like.Making sure your ceiling fan is rotating counterclockwise is another excellent idea. The room cools as a result of the air being forced downward.
Before leaving the house in the morning, Lawrence discusses how to keep it cool if you’re not home during the day.
“Your units are going to fight if you leave it high at 75/76 and you want it cool by the time you get home,” he remarked. It will cool down till nightfall if you arrive home at 6:00 and try to turn it off again. Therefore, it’s preferable to turn down the thermostat before leaving for work.
He claims that when it comes to keeping your home cool and lowering your energy costs on these sweltering summer days, there are a few things that most people forget.
Lawrence suggests having your attic insulation examined and keeping your windows and drapes drawn during the day. According to him, it has a significant impact on your home’s cooling and energy efficiency.
