Fall is finally here! Cooler weather, sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes have made their debut for the season. While Fall is a popular time of year for most people, figuring out how to keep your energy usage in check and your utility bills down isn’t so popular. With the fluctuating temperatures, it’s hard to decide when to turn off your A/C and turn on your furnace.
If you’re worried about high utility bills this season, here are some ways you can make those utility bill prices fall this Fall.
Turn off A/C, open windows
Fall weather is mild, so when the weather is nice, turn off your A/C and open the windows!
Keep blinds/window coverings open during the day
Keeping window coverings open during the day lets sunlight come into your home and warm it up naturally. Do this on colder days to keep from turning on the furnace.
Adjust your thermostat when your leave the house
If no one will be home during the day, consider turning your A/C down, or off, on warm days and turning your furnace temperature down on cold days. When you get home, re-adjust the temperatures to your comfort level. It won’t take long to get the temperatures back to where you need them.
Find and seal air leaks
Seal air leaks around doors and windows in your home to avoid losing warm air and causing your furnace to work harder. You can purchase sealing kits at most home department stores, or you can use towels or blankets in a pinch.
Lower your water heater temperature
Water heaters account for about 18% of the energy your home uses. Turn you water heater temperature down to the “warm” setting, which is about 120 degrees.
Schedule regular maintenance on your furnace
Regular maintenance is important for the life and efficiency of your furnace. Fall is the perfect time to schedule a furnace tune-up. Right now, we are offering a furnace tune-up for $69. Or, consider investing in a maintenance plan, insuring your unit is up to par all year long.
Don’t let the worry of your utility bills affect the time you spend enjoying the Fall. Keep the utility bills low and your home comfort high this season. And when you do need repairs or a tune-up, simply schedule your next service call online or give us a call. We’ll be ready.