Air Conditioning And Heating Systems - Save Energy And Money

What percentage of you belong to an electrical coop? If this is the case do you receive an once per month mag from them with small morsels of info on the best way to save energy in you home? Well, I am doing and much of the time I do not essentially read the mag. today I did and let me share with you some of the morsels of info it told me.

1. Set thermostats to 78 degrees in summer, 68 degrees in winter. I have always followed this. Particularly in winter. Always run your HVAC system on auto. This is the best setting for your unit. We lately reworked an old house and we made sure we had lots of insulation to make the house more energy-efficient. Check to confirm if the relative humidity within your home in the summer is at 60 percent or higher.

2. Run ceiling paddle fans on medium, blowing down in summer and up in winter. There's a little turn on your ceiling fans to be able to switch the way the paddles revolve. This truly does aid in making your room more energy-efficient.

3. Change HVAC filters monthly. This is highly important. When the filter is mucky, it does not work effectively. Often you might realize that you could have to switch it more often. Check the kinds of filters available and do not be inexpensive. Get a respectable filter for the conditions of your house. Also, confirm the filters are facing the right way. They generally will say on the filter. Remember to have your unit checked at least one time a year by a pro to make certain that you have no issues. If you've got a window A / C unit, you may also have to change its filters monthly and be certain to check that you have correctly placed weather stripping around it. Read the directions that came with your window A / C unit for correct use.

4. When heating or cooling, keep windows locked. Also make sure that your windows are the correct type of windows. Check the rating of your windows with where you live. Energy efficient windows will keep the cold out . Check to make sure your windows and doors have the proper weather stripping. Caulk around the outside of your windows. Closing your shades or curtains at night during the winter will keep the heat in the house and closing them during the summer days will keep the heat out.

5. Insulate electric wall plugs and wall switches with foam pads. This is a very easy thing to do. You can buy these foam pads almost anywhere. Check the hardware section of the store. Just screw off the face plate and place them inside. Even if your walls are insulated, you will still loose a certain amount of energy through the wall outlet.

6. Caulk along baseboards with a clear sealant. You can mostly paint over caulk, if you need it to match the paint in your room. This is another way to ensure your house is sealed properly from any air flowing in or out.

7. Close fireplace dampers when not burning a fire. You would be surprised how many people forget to do this. Not only does it allow the outside air to come in, causing a draft, but it also can allow birds and other things to come in as well.

8. Caulk around plumbing pipes, phone lines and electrical wires that come through the wall or floors of your home from the outside. This will prevent air from coming in and any bugs that might squeeze through, as well.

9. Ensure outside and inside that the vents aren't blocked. For your home to run efficiently you want a that air flows correctly outside and inside.

10. Insulate attics, attic room doors and keep attic doors closed firmly. Remember heat rises.

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