During the winter months in Indian Harbor Beach, Florida, the temperatures can fluctuate from one day to the next. You may have a warm day that requires the use of your air conditioner, followed by a cooler day that causes you to turn on your furnace or heat pump. Keep your heating costs under control by following a few simple tips this winter.
Replace Your Air Filter
Regardless of whether you’re running your air conditioner or your furnace, the air will move through a filter that prevents contaminants from settling in the system and ducts. If that filter is overloaded with debris, it can no longer do its job, often resulting in a drop in HVAC efficiency. Poor efficiency is what causes your energy bills to spike, so it’s important to change the filter regularly to avoid this problem. Regular filter changes can also help maintain the quality of the air within your home, so it’s a win-win situation.
Upgrade Your Landscaping
Your home’s landscaping can also play a role in HVAC efficiency and energy bills. Adding more trees near the house can reduce how much sun seeps through the windows, thus reducing the need to have the air conditioner running when the temperature goes up. Choose deciduous trees or trees that lose their leaves in the winter, to get more sunlight during the cooler months of the year.
Program Your Thermostat
Making manual adjustments to the temperature inside your home can waste a lot of energy because it causes your HVAC system to cycle on and off more frequently. Instead of changing the thermostat every time the weather shifts, set a schedule and stick to it. You can further increase your potential for energy savings by upgrading to a smart thermostat that can learn your habits and make automatic adjustments.
At Dial Duron Service Co. Inc., we offer a variety of HVAC services designed to maintain efficiency and home comfort, so call us at (321) 341-3625.