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Tips
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Installing a programmable thermostat will keep your house comfortably cooler in the summer and comfortably warmer in the winter. |
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Change your air filter every month, especially during the summer and winter months, where your system is working the most. A clogged filter will slow down the airflow from your ducts to your home, which will make your system work harder. A clean filter means a cleaner home, bigger savings and increased equipment life. |
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Never set your thermostat to “ON”, always set it on “AUTO”. When the thermostat is set to “AUTO” it only runs when the heating or cooling is being supplied to reach the desired temperature. If the fan is set to “ON” it runs 24 hours per day continuously. |
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Make sure your HVAC system is sized properly. More often than not, a homes’ HVAC system will be oversized and cost more to run. This causes the system to cycle more often and will not extract moisture from your home, which is essential in keeping your space healthy. |
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Although CFL bulbs use typically about 75% less energy than the leading incandescent bulb, one CFL bulb contains 4 milligrams of mercury. That is why it is important to recycle the bulb and to not just throw it in your trash bin. You can recycle CFL bulbs at any ACE Hardware or Home Depot store. For more information on CFL disposal and what to do if a bulb breaks visit http://www.srpnet.com |
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The average LED light bulb contains no mercury, uses 90% less energy that the leading incandescent bulb, and lasts 13 years longer than a CFL bulb. |
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Lighting accounts for 11% of an average household’s utility costs. |
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Sealing and insulating your ducts properly can save you up to 30%-40% on your heating and cooling costs. |
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Only 20% of homes built before 1980 are insulated properly. |
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Heating and Cooling accounts for 50% of an average household’s utility costs. |
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Turn your water heater temperature down to 120 degrees to save energy. |
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