If you haven't thought about it before, now is a great time to take a good long look at your homes heating and air conditioning costs. Energy prices go up... period. Savings may just be a few steps away. Listed below are a few tips that once completed will have an immediate effect on your check book.
~ Reduce air leaks in your home by caulking, sealing and weatherstripping around doors and windows.
~ Use exhaust fans to reduce moisture in the kitchen or bath, but turn them off when they’re no longer needed.
~ Make sure your refrigerator’s seals are airtight. Test by closing the door over a dollar bill. If you can pull the dollar out easily, the seal may need to be adjusted.
~ Wash only full loads in your dishwasher and clothes washer.
~ Turn off lights you don’t need to save energy and reduce extra heat in your home.
~ If it’s time to replace your air conditioner, choose an energy-efficient model with two-stage cooling, such as the XC-14 from Lennox. Two levels of operation allow you to rely on the low setting most of the time.
~ Prepare dinner on your outdoor grill to help reduce your air conditioner’s load.
~ Check ducts for air leaks, including holes or separated sections.
If you have any questions or are interested in setting up a maintenance program to further help in keeping these costs down, please don't hesitate to give us a call.
