5 Energy Efficient Tips That Will Save You On Next Month’s Power Bill
5 Energy Efficiency Tips to Power Your Home and Empower Your Budget
Summer is nearly upon us, which means in Texas that temperatures are starting to warm up. While we’re still getting bouts of cooler weather, it’s time to start preparing for the season that tends to max out your air conditioner. One of the best skillsets you can have is to still power your home without supercharging your electricity expenses. Try these 5 easy energy efficiency tips to prepare yourself for the hot months ahead.
- Be a Thermostat Wizard – Begin with being a mindful thermostat user. Set your thermostat at 78 or 80 degrees if you’re leaving for more than four hours. If you activate your air conditioner, remember that every degree of extra cooling will increase your energy usage by six to eight percent. You’ll also want to closer interior blinds, drapes, and shades to block the sun and heat during warm days.
- Wash Your Clothes in Cold Water – Cold-water washing is a growing trend that everyone should adopt. Energy Star estimates that nearly 90% of the energy consumed by a washing machine is used up by heating water. Simply switching from hot or warm water to cold water cycles will save that 90% energy loss. Cold-water washing also eliminates approximately 1,600 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions each year, which is a big win for the environment.
- Optimize Fans – Don’t underestimate the power of a good fan. Instead of relying on your air conditioner to keep you cool, install ceiling fans or arrange box fans around your home to pump air into each room. Fans work by replacing hot, humid air with cooler, drier air that triggers evaporation. Give fans a try before you overwork your AC and overtax your budget.
- Break Out the Crockpot – Using heat-emitting appliances throughout the day ends up wasting energy and heat, thus raising the temperature in the home. You’ll end up competing with your hard-working air conditioner, charging you way more in electricity bills than you should have to pay. One way to minimize using these types of appliances is to use the crockpot or grill as often as you can during the warmer months. Not only will you get a nice change in fare for dinner, but you’ll also enjoy the extra room in your budget.
- Treat Your Air Conditioner with Care – At Gorman Mechanical, we greatly emphasize the care and regular maintenance of your air conditioner. A poorly functioning unit will cost you greatly in terms of energy loss. By issuing bi-annual HVAC checkups, as mentioned in our Gorman Maintenance Plans, you’ll be ensuring that your unit is running at max efficiency. For best results, make sure you get your cooling system looked at before the hot temperatures arrive.
Saving energy is easy when you know what to look for. Keep checking back with us for more effective energy efficiency tips and browse our website today for securing all your HVAC needs.
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