Especially when it comes to your monthly energy expenses. Who wouldn’t want to cut back on cooling and heating expenses? We at, Air Technology AC & Heating, know that every dollar counts. So, we’re back again with a second post on our blog to provide you with some steps you can take to put more greenback in your pockets.
LOCATE
ANY INSULATION ISSUES
Do you feel like no matter how much cool air
your blast through your home it never seems enough? Do you think you may be
losing air due to leaks, cracks, and poor insulation? Before you throw up your
hands and invest in brand new insulation, duct sealing, and weather stripping,
consider doing a little investigating yourself. Maybe you’ve found a few tiny cracks
and holes that could be sealed up; however, it’s the ones you don’t see that
are likely causing the most trouble. Check out your attic and look for dirty
insulation. This typically indicates there is some type of leak in the area.
Find spots where you can seal up holes or other damage and replace just a small
amount of insulation. Other areas to look out for are plumbing ducts, wires,
and other pipes have entry/exit points to the outside of your home.
CHECK FOR ANY DUCTING ISSUES BEFORE REPLACING YOUR
SYSTEM
Sometimes your home’s ductwork is the main root of the problem. We have seen homes with 1 to 2-year-old HVAC systems and the customer’s chief complaint was their home not cooling down, and the culprit was 30-year-old ductwork. If your home is plagued by faulty or damaged ductwork, you could be wasting so much energy from month to month. Poor ductwork can result in 20% or more conditioned air loss, whether warm or cool, in a home. Similar to insulation, most of the problems aren’t visible in a quick search. You may need to do a more in-depth investigation, checking out your crawl space, your attic and maybe even the space above your garage, which is usually insulated but not closed off to your home in the attic.
UPGRADE YOUR THERMOSTAT
With modern
advancements, most homeowners can control their heating and cooling preferences
to a “T” throughout their home. A smart thermostat can work wonders when it
comes to maximizing energy efficiency. By upgrading your thermostat, you can
ensure you have optimal control over the temperature in your house, whether you
want to it to be cooling down just as you return from work or stay at home
throughout the day, the right thermostat will equip you to get the most out of
your energy usage and cut back on unnecessary energy spending. In addition to
your thermostat, making sure your HVAC system is up to date is also important.
By scheduling regular maintenance, such as an AC-Tune up, you can ensure your
system is running at peak performance and not costing you extra money.
Want
more insight on how to cut back on your HVAC usage or spending? Air Technology
Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC is here to provide the answers!Schedule one of our Nate Certified HVAC technicians
today.