IT’S HOT!!!! Learn how to stay cool while saving money!
Here we are at the end of June in Myrtle Beach and temperatures are HOT HOT HOT! Unfortunately hot summers can mean expensive electric bills due to cooling costs. I’m sure we would all like to spend more money having fun and taking vacations than on cooling your home.
Here are a few ways to save money:
PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT:
The simplest way to save money on air conditioning is to not use it, right? Sometimes that is hard to do when it feels like it’s 100 degrees outside, especially with the health problems associated with high temperatures. The programmable thermostat in the home when it is empty or when cool air is less necessary. For example, the thermostat could be set to cool the most in the mornings and in the late afternoons. That way when everyone in the home is at school, work or sleeping precious air conditioned air is not wasted. This is just a suggestion, and the thermostat can be set in a variety of ways. The programmable thermostat is great because it eliminates the possibility of forgetting to turn off or turn down the air conditioning, it does it for you.
ZONE:
As the name implies, zoning allows great personalization of the heating and cooling of a home. Certain areas or zones in the home that are not used, can be “cut-off” from the heating and cooling of the house or “added back on” whenever you need or do not need it.
EFFICIENCY:
As with most things, efficiency helps save money. There are two ways to ensure air conditioning efficiency: new equipment and yearly maintenance inspections. New equipment can be pricey, there is no way around that, however, it will save you money in the long run. The more efficient a furnace/air conditioner are, the less waste they will have. More modern technology is typically more efficient than older units. Whether or not you have new energy efficient equipment, inspections are still helpful and can prevent future problems and breakdowns. It will help make sure that your unit is running at its best and is not losing you money.
WINDOWS, DOORS & MORE
This may seem obvious, but this is a very simple way to save money this summer. When the air conditioning is running…keep the doors and windows closed. This is especially important to remember if you have a large party. Ask your guests to always close the door behind them. In addition, when possible, cook outside! Reduce the heat in the kitchen!
We hope you all have a cool summer!