Improve the Efficiency of Your Home's Heating and Cooling System
Keep room temperature between 78 and 80 degrees during the warmer, summer months. For each degree cooler, costs can increase 7 to 10 percent. During the winter, a thermostat setting of between 68 to 70 degrees is recommended.
Consider using a programmable thermostat. Set it at a higher temperature while you’re at work, then program it to be a comfortable temperature when you return home. Try our Peak Saver Thermostat
Use ceiling fans to circulate air and make a room feel cooler. Don’t forget to turn off fans when you leave the room!
Check your air filter every month, especially during the winter and summer, and replace dirty filters that make your system work harder and waste energy.
Have your heating and air conditioning system serviced twice a year (spring and fall, preferably) by a licensed professional.
When your air conditioner is on, close exterior doors to keep the heat out and reduce your AC’s running time.
Close window blinds to keep out the summer sun and reduce heat. Raise shades and open curtains during winter to let in the sun's warmth.
Install solar screens, solar film or plant trees and shrubs around your home to limit direct sunlight. How about a window film and solar screens rebate? Caulk around window frames and weather-strip doors to prevent air infiltration.
