Whether it is the harsh heat of summer or the chilly winds of winter, your air conditioner plays a major part in optimizing the comforts of your home. However the cost of running a heating and cooling system consistently round the year can prove to be quite the dampener and if you are not careful in managing your usage, may come as a nasty surprise. So to keep your air conditioning maintenance costs to a minimum and save up on energy consumption, here are some of the top tips for all you home-owners out there.
Thermostat Adjustments
Many of you might not be aware of the big bucks you can save on your energy bills by simply adjusting the thermostat according to your lifestyle. During the summer months, maintain your thermostat at 78 degree however while the kids are away at school and the adults at work, adjust the thermostat to a warmer temperature, significantly reducing your energy consumption. Likewise, during winter months, the same method can be employed by keeping your thermostat at a comfortable 68 degrees and reducing it during the time when your home is empty. Since the house will be vacant for the assigned period of time, such adjustments won’t come in the way of you and your family’s comfort whilst still adding up to significant savings. Investing in a programmable thermostat that takes care of these daily adjustments for you will save you a lot of money in the long run.
Maintenance Means Longevity
Like any other appliance in your home, air conditioning maintenance is essential in making sure your HVAC system is working efficiently. Poorly kept air conditioners consume much larger amounts of energy adding up to a hefty energy bill for your family. To keep such hassles at bay, be sure to clean the filters of air conditioner to ensure it is functioning properly. In terms of the long term benefits, by looking after your air conditioner you are increasing the life of your machinery while minimizing future visits from your air conditioning services company. Additionally, getting a yearly check-up from your air conditioning services company can prove beneficial to the longevity of your HVAC system. With the professional opinion, you can get an accurate idea of the state of your heating and cooling system and whether any additional air conditioning services are required.
Small Changes Pave the Way
Making small changes in and around you home can lead to big savings in the future. For instance to stay warm during winter without having to rely solely on your HVAC system, open up any curtains or blinds facing the east or the south, bringing in warm sunshine into your home. Similarly, natural ways of staying cool during summer include sheltering your outdoor air conditioning unit to protect it from harsh sunlight as well surrounding your home with leafy shrubberies and plants, especially near windows to stop the sunshine from directly entering into your home. Lastly, keep your windows and shades closed, particularly during the hottest parts and avoid excessive of ovens during this period if possible.
Keystone Help Program
The keystone help program is a great way of saving up on your HVAC energy consumption and maintenance costs. This program offers low cost and low repayment loans for any homeowner in Pennsylvania looking to make heating, cooling or insulating enhancements as well as improvements to windows, doors or even ‘whole house’ improvements, with the aim of improving energy efficiency. With the keystone program offering secured Power Saver loads up to $35,000 and True Fixed rate, unsecured loans up to $15,000 this is the time to make energy efficient adjustments to your home. Moreover with terms ranging from 3,5 and 10 years and no points, fees, costs and pre-payment penalties, this option is ideal for all home-owners and if also offered to new home-owners. And as an added bonus your air conditioning contractor is paid directly upon satisfactory completion of the services. So if you’ve been thinking about making some changes around your place, this offer is simply too good to miss! Jump on board the keystone help program enhance the financial prospects of all your energy consumption savings with minimal out-of-pocket costs and zero requirement of home equities or lien filed on your property.
For all your heating and cooling requirements as well advice on energy efficiency, contact your trusted air conditioning contractor, H & H Heating and Air-conditioning Inc.
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