How Can I Reduce My Heating and Cooling Costs?

How Can I Reduce My Heating and Cooling Costs?

Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by Tim Benjamin A/C in Blog

  • First, be sure to clean or replace your air filters are per the manufacturers recommendations.
  • To reduce heat gain, pull drapes or shades over sun-facing windows.
  • When possible, minimize mid-day activities that add humidity to the air, such as washing and drying clothes, showering, and cooking. When doing these activities use ventilating fans

air conditioning, thermostat, home temperature

  • Program your thermostat 3 degrees higher in the
    summer or 3 degrees lower in the winter when you
    are not at home.
  • Have your air ducts checked when moving into a
    new home, or after work has been done on the
    attic (i.e.:  Electrical, cable).
  • Have your system maintained annually by a
    professional.

*Note: These are general guidelines.











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