Reducing Energy Consumption of Your HVAC System

The average homeowner will end up paying over $1,000 in energy costs each year of their HVAC system's lifespan. The good news is that there are ways that a homeowner can keep those costs down.

Keep Your HVAC Properly Maintained

The first step to keeping it maintained is to have a professional HVAC contractor perform an inspection in both the spring and the autumn. These inspections will give you important information about your HVAC system's working parts, and a professional can also have them replaced or repaired before it gets too hot or cold for you to wait.

Contractors can also make sure that your condenser unit stays clean and that you have new air filters, which should also be replaced during these inspections or once every three monrths. If you can get new equipment, you should also consider asking a professional about Energy Star equipment that will save you money and reduce energy usage.

Keep Your Thermostat Set at the Right Place

Most thermostats have optimum settings that can keep you comfortable while ensuring that they use the lowest possible amounts of energy. Your technician can show you what those settings are for your unique system.

You should also turn your thermostat up or down, according to the season, to the lowest or highest temperature that you're comfortable at. This can actually reduce your bills by as much as 15% during peak seasons. Another tip is to consider having a professional install a programmable thermostat, which makes your system use less energy when you're not at home.

Keep Your Home Properly Insulated and Use Prudence

Using prudence means not using large appliances that generate heat during peak hours in the summer such as dishwashers, ovens, and washer/dryers. It also means using fans throughout your home to keep air circulating.

To keep your home insulated, just keep your windows and doors shut before using your unit, have your insulation checked by an expert, and have your window coverings closed in the summer and open in the winter to allow the right amount of heat from the sun into your home. You should also turn off unnecessary lights and make sure that your attic is vented.

Interested in going green? Call Skovron Mechanical Services LLC. at (603) 674-9885 to make your Manchester home more energy efficient.