Stay Comfortable and Keep Bills Low
St. Patrick's Day is here, and everyone is focused on finding their pot of gold. One reason people are so focused on fortune and good luck is that utility bills only seem to go up, stressing an already tight budget. March, one of the few months when homeowners get a reprieve from rising utility costs, is the perfect time to prepare for the high bills that come from cooling the home in summer.
Here are a few tips from heating and cooling professionals to help homeowners save their pot of gold. Following this advice all year long allows homeowners to enjoy savings indefinitely without choosing between staying comfortable and paying high bills.
Learn How to Use Ceiling Fans
One of the most underutilized tools for climate control is the humble ceiling fan. Most homes have ceiling fans in living spaces and bedrooms, but besides the fan providing some ambiance for sleeping, most people don't understand their function in a heating and cooling scheme.
The secret to the good use of ceiling fans lies in knowing how they work and how to make them keep a space comfortable – for example, the heat from the heating system pools near the ceiling in the winter. The area near the ceiling is always a couple of degrees warmer than the temperatures that people are experiencing in the habitable space. Using ceiling fans to push that air downwards without creating a draft will make the whole room seem warmer. To do this, simply make sure the fan is turning clockwise.
Likewise, sweat from a person's skin evaporates to keep them cool in the summer. Ceiling fans speed up this process by providing a continuous cooling draft, making the space feel cooler than it is. By allowing the fans to turn counterclockwise in the summer, homeowners can bump up the thermostat but stay cool.
Change Air Filters As Often As Necessary
Energy efficiency is a buzzword in today's social climate, and the goal is a winner for everyone. Who doesn't want to get more for the same amount of effort? Energy efficiency is as essential as ever when it comes to keeping bills low and the home comfortable.
The easiest way to protect the efficiency of an air conditioner or heater is to ensure the filters are always clean. Disposable air filters pull dust out of the air but slowly become clogged. This reduces airflow to the unit, making it harder to condition the space. By changing air filters at least every three months, homeowners can lower their bills by protecting the efficiency of their units.
Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat
For maximum savings, why not let the thermostat do the work? Smart thermostats are the latest innovation for eco-friendliness and efficiency. They use the latest technology to monitor energy usage and adjust the home's temperature effortlessly, keeping it comfortable while reducing the total use of the heater or air conditioner. To get noticeably lower bills without manually working the thermostat constantly, install a smart thermostat as soon as possible.
About The Darville Company
The Darville Company lowers bills with smart thermostat installation and AC maintenance. Their trustworthy technicians offer straightforward pricing on heater and AC repairs. Call today for HVAC service in Odessa, TX.
