Remember These Tips Before Back to School Drop Off
It is almost that time of year when students and teachers around the country will be heading back to school. And what better time to learn something new than now! For homeowners, in particular, this is a great time of year to see how they currently care for their homes and how they might better care for their homes when it comes to efficiency.
In particular, there are a number of different tips and tricks that homeowners can employ to save themselves money that they could instead be put toward the cost of new school supplies for their children! Continue reading for some of the best changes homeowners can make to save themselves money now and going forward.
Close Window Curtains and Blinds
Pro-tip number one is to close the window curtains and blinds. The biggest benefit of this action is that curtains and blinds can prevent excessive sunlight from entering the home. During hot summer days, especially, high volumes of sunlight can raise indoor temperatures, which forces the air conditioning system to work even harder to achieve the desired cooling settings.
Of course, homeowners and their families probably enjoy looking outside, which is impossible when the curtains and blinds are closed. Thus, a great way to start is to close the curtains and blinds when the family is out of the house. In this way, they can still enjoy looking out when they are home, but they can save money by decreasing the strain on the AC system when they are not home.
Raise Thermostat Temperatures
Pro-tip number two is to raise the thermostat temperatures to save on monthly utility bills. This essentially means raising the “maximum” cool setting so that air conditioning is activated slightly less. Maybe homeowners set it to 70 degrees instead of 68. The delta does not have to be huge for it to make a meaningful difference.
Of important note, similar to the discussion about the window curtains and blinds, this does not mean that homeowners and their families have to suffer without air conditioning when they are at home. Rather, this is a change they can make during the hours when they are not at home. Perhaps they are going to be out for four hours during the middle of the day. Right before they leave, they can raise the thermostat settings, and when they arrive home, they can lower the settings back down!
Replace Air Filters Regularly
Pro-tip number three is to replace the air conditioning filters regularly. Specifically, homeowners should replace their filters at least once every three months - perhaps more often if they run their air conditioners frequently. The key idea here is that air filters trap particles that are circulating through the air. This dust and debris accumulates fast, and this can have future consequences if not managed responsibly.
In particular, it can make the air conditioning systems run less efficiently since it impacts airflow. The AC system will have to work even harder to achieve the same cooling effect when the filters are jammed up with debris. Filter replacement improves efficiency, which therefore saves energy costs!
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