Spring is finally here thankfully! Not long from now we will have summer bring high temperatures that increase our need for our AC’s again. After this past winter we had that made our energy bills skyrocket from the furnaces trying to keep us warm in extreme cold temperatures any way to save money for the rest of the year is a good thing! Here are some tips that you can use to save as much money as possible.
First Bartlett Heating and Air recommends that you get your AC tuned up in the spring before you have to use it in the summer. This will ensure that everything is clean and in working order. You will be able to fix anything that may be wrong before it breaks down when you need it the most meaning you will have a service fee on top of the repairs. A clean AC is a happy AC that saves you money because it runs more efficiently which means money savings on your energy bill! The next easy thing you can do to increase your energy savings is to change your filters each month. This will keep your system running at its best meaning less struggle and more savings. Its a simple 2 minute procedure to change your filter so there is no reason not to. Make sure your ducts are all sealed so none of the conditioned air gets lost in areas that don’t need to be cooled which wastes money. When your ducts are losing the air, your HVAC system works harder to cool your home resulting in higher bills.
Another thing you can do to save money is to install a programmable thermostat. A programmable thermostat can be set to different temperatures different times of the day and week. This helps you save money because you can set the AC higher during the day when no one is home to use it and lower the furnace in the winter when no one is home also. Don’t worry, you can also set it to change to cooler or warmer right before you are due home so you can still be comfortable.
One last thing you can do to save money is to invest in a new higher efficiency system. The older systems are way less efficient. When you replace your furnace and AC together they team up to be as efficient as you can have saving you money on your energy bill. You may even be eligible for tax credits and rebates for buying a high efficiency system. If you do decide to go with a new system do your research. If the system isn’t installed the right way the first time then you will have no energy savings at all and may end up paying more in the long run. Make sure the company you go with is licensed, bonded, and insured. Make sure they have a good website, have been in business a while and have great reviews. Check that they have a real office and that they don’t just work out their home. Don’t always for for cheaper because you will pay in the long run. Check the better business bureau to make sure they have a good history. Do not find your HVAC guy off of craigslist. Bartlett Heating and Air has been around since 1978, we are licensed bonded and insured, we have an office and are complaint free on BBB. We have many years of experience and won’t be going anywhere anytime soon so give us a call today for your free HVAC quote!
