Save Energy and Money This Month

Saving money on heating and cooling costs is a top goal for many local residents, and it may seem like your energy costs get higher year after year.

While you do not want to be uncomfortably warm or chilly in your Winston-Salem home without an HVAC unit in full use, you also do not want to pay more than necessary to heat or cool the home.

There are some helpful tips you can follow now that will help you to reduce energy costs for your HVAC system.

Seal Your Air Ducts

In many Winston-Salem homes, the air ducts that carry the climate-controlled air from the main unit to the different rooms in the home develop leaks over time.

Less of the climate-controlled air is reaching the intended location, and this means that the HVAC unit must work harder than necessary to heat or cool the home.

Because of this, sealing the air ducts in areas that have leaks is an effective way to save energy.

Pay Attention to Doors and Windows

Likewise, climate-controlled air can escape from the home through gaps around the windows and doors. These can develop over time and as the house settles. Generally, it is wise to re-seal the doors and windows with a fresh layer of caulk or sealant every year to help your HVAC unit operate with peak efficiency.

Adjust Your Thermostat

Another factor that can help you to save money on energy costs at home is the thermostat. During the warmer summer months, you can raise the HVAC thermostat by a few degrees to reduce energy consumption.

In the winter months, lowering the thermostat by a few degrees will also reduce energy use. Along this line, you can invest in a programmable thermostat to adjust the temperature in the home as needed throughout the day.

Generally, when you are asleep or not at home for long periods of time, you want the thermostat to minimize the number of times the HVAC unit turns on each day.

Energy costs can seem like they are sky high, and you understandably want to curb energy consumption as much as possible without creating an uncomfortable indoor environment to live in.

These are helpful tips that you can put to use to begin noticing energy savings, and you can also contact your local HVAC service provider for further assistance with your unit.

For quality services in your Winston-Salem, NC home, call Blaze Air at (336) 788-3222.