The cost of living is on the rise. Luckily, there are things you can do to reduce the energy bills in your Victorville, California, home. Read on to learn how you can slash your heating costs.
Keep Your Air Filters Clean
Change your air filter at least every three months. When your air filter gets dirty, it clogs up the flow in your system, which makes your furnace work harder to deliver air throughout your home. This causes your bills to go up. Swap out your filter, and you’ll see your costs go down.
Find and Seal Leaks and Cracks
You can find weatherstripping at most hardware stores, and it’s not expensive. Go around your home and check for areas where cold air is seeping through the cracks around your windows and doors, and then seal them up. It’s that simple. You can also add a door sweep under your exterior doors to help keep the cold air out.
Turn Down Your Thermostat
Turning down your thermostat just a little can make a huge difference when it comes to reducing your electric bills. If your house is set to 72 degrees, turn the thermostat down to 70. If it’s at 70, go for 68. You probably won’t notice the extra couple of degrees, but you will notice the savings on your monthly energy bills.
Get Your System Serviced
It’s vital that you have your HVAC system serviced for routine maintenance at least once a year. When your system isn’t running at peak efficiency, it has to work harder, which will inevitably drive up your bills as you’re using more energy. Your HVAC technician can inspect the motors, blowers, vents, thermostat, and more to ensure that your system is running at peak performance, and saving you money in the process.
To have your HVAC system inspected, call Clemmer Services Heating & Air Conditioning at 760 208-4930 today.
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