Is Your Home's Energy Efficiency Ready for Winter? | Teems Electric
Who says colder temperatures need to turn up the heat on your energy bills? Not us!
Our team at Teems Electric wants to help you start saving money by making your home more energy-efficient this winter. Read on for a look at a few ways you can do just that:
Adjust the Thermostat
First, you want to start by lowering the thermostat at least four degrees in order to save as much as 10 percent on your electric bill each month.
Better yet, consider putting in a programmable thermostat so that you don’t have to worry about changing the temperature in your home when you leave for work or go to bed. It could just end up saving you around 10 percent on your heating bill.
Consider Home Accessories
Do you have hardwood floors? Consider utilizing an area rug to help insulate your home and keep in the heat this winter. Plus, if you have a multiple floors in your home, it could also help cut down on noise.
Change Those Air Filters
How often are you checking your HVAC filters? If you cannot remember the last time you checked or changed your air filters in your home, make a plan to do so as soon as possible.
A good rule of thumb is to change them out every time the seasons change—though your specific HVAC system or filters may require more frequent changes.
Take Care of Your Home
When was the last time your had your HVAC system properly maintained? Are your air vents blocked?
Make sure these tasks are taken care of so that heat and air can move throughout your home more efficiently, which will allow you to save even more on your energy bill each month!
Don’t Waste Your Time or Money
Do you really need a heated garage or attic? Chances are that you do not.
Therefore, do not spend time (or money) heating unnecessary places in your home, especially those areas that are hardly used and not insulated.
The team at Teems Electric wants to make sure your home is as energy-efficient as possible for the winter season. Give us a call today for a thermostat check!