Ever since becoming a homeowner, I’ve been focused on energy savings, then it didn’t take long to figure out that the cost of heating as well as cooling added up to a significant part of house expenses, but my buddy and I rely on either the furnace or a/c with unquestionably little cut in-between; With outdoor temperatures varying between the disadvantage digits as well as high eighties, there isn’t much choice.
I regularly look for new ways to reduce demands on the heating as well as cooling system, prevent energy waste as well as improve efficiency… Upgrading to a smart thermostat made a big difference.
The component learned my family’s familiar yearly schedule as well as now automatically adjusts to conserve energy when the dwelling is empty or we’re asleep. I make sure to change the filters in the furnace as well as a/c respectfully as well as have enrolled in a professional maintenance plan that includes service twice per year, replacing windows was a big expense but is slowly paying for itself by eliminating drafts as well as preventing the heating as well as cooled air from escaping. I’ve also added insulation to the attic, caulked as well as weatherstripped, but just recently I invested in ceiling fans. They are available in all unusual sizes, styles as well as price ranges, as well as my spouse as well as I handled the replacement on our own. In the winter, the ceiling fans labor to push the heated air down off the ceiling as well as ensure more even room temperature, however during the summer, my pal and I reverse the rotation of the blades to create a cooling effect. I feel my next energy saving measure will be having a heat reclaimy ventilator installed. I’ve read that these devices not only improve air quality but help with humidity as well as trim heating as well as cooling costs.