As people become more aware of climate change, they do everything possible to reduce their carbon footprint and be energy efficient. It starts with the little things, such as reducing waste, recycling, and correctly using energy. Improving energy efficiency is tricky, but once you get the hang of it, it’s easy.
How to Reduce Home Energy Costs:
One of the easiest ways to reduce energy costs is having a programmable thermostat. Not only will you save on energy bills, but you will also have a more comfortable home. You won’t have to be too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. All it takes is the right thermostat setting.
Do you know that having the correct settings on your thermostat can save you up to 15-20% on your annual energy costs? Well, now you do! Programmable thermostats are pre-programmed by the manufacturer. Still, you can change or adjust their settings to fit your needs. Since everyone has a different schedule, each household’s thermostat settings can vary. A typical programmable thermostat’s settings depend on the people at home’s sleeping, waking, leaving, and returning from work.
Summer Energy Tips
- Keep your air conditioner set to 78°F on regular days.
- Make sure to program your air conditioner to shut off when you are not home.
- Manually shut off the air conditioner entirely if you are on summer vacation.
Winter Energy Tips
- Keep your air conditioner set to 68°F.
- Lower the temperature up to 15°F if you are sleeping or heading out.
General Energy Tips
- Shut the cooling or heating off about half an hour before you leave your house.
- Turn the cooling or heating on about 30 minutes before you return home.
- Lower the heat or air conditioning about an hour before bed.
- Turn up the heat or the air conditioning about an hour before you wake up.
Call ACS Home Services at 833-278-8886 or contact us online to learn more about how you can improve your home’s energy efficiency!
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