Now is the Time to Save this Summer

Winston-Salem AirCooling costs in the summer can be extremely high, and your family is looking for ways to save money. Your cooling costs are easy to mitigate if you use the steps listed in this article.

Each steps can be applied in the family home, and each step may be implemented in different ways. Your family knows what works in your house, and you must choose what will be most effective.

#1: Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans use less energy than your AC unit, and each ceiling fan is much cheaper than a window air conditioner.

Install ceiling fans that you can run all day for a fraction of the cost of running your AC, and keep doors open in the house to help with air circulation.

#2: Thermostats

You must purchase a programmable thermostat for your home. Programming your thermostat to change the temperature during different parts of the day saves money.

You need not run the AC when you are not at home, and you should not run the AC when you go on vacation. The program controls the air flow so you do not have to.

#3: Let In Fresh Air

Opening your windows on particularly cool days is more efficient than running your AC. You may turn off your air conditioning, open all the windows and let the cool rain or breeze keep the house comfortable. You will save money on a whole day’s worth of energy, and you will feel like you are out in the open air.

#4: Install A Whole House Fan

Winston-Salem Cooling SavingsA large fan that sucks air into your attic will help pull hot air out of the house after you have been away. You install the fan once, but you use the fan to cut back on cooling costs.

The hot air in the house will be pulled out quickly, and your air conditioner will do less work cooling the house.

#5: Use Better Filters

You must install quality air filters in your AC unit. Air filters help improve the efficiency of each unit, and the air in the house will be cleaner. Neglecting your air filters will cause health problems for everyone in the family.

The five steps in this article explore how to make your home more comfortable for less money. You may take one or all of these steps for the betterment of your home and the family budget.

Want some insight on ways to save in your Winston-Salem home? Call Blaze Air Heating at (336) 788-3222 today, and find out how you can save on cooling costs this month!