With summer coming up, you might get tired of paying high energy bills to cool your home. During winter, you might also have high energy bills due to heating. How can you bring those energy bills down while also ensuring that your Indianapolis home feels comfortable? Follow these smart HVAC use tips for lower energy bills.
Get a Smart Thermostat
Having a smart thermostat can save you significant money on heating and cooling your house and pave the way when it comes to smart HVAC use. This kind of thermostat is able to gather information about your typical day, such as when you leave for work and when you come home. You can have your smart thermostat use this information to adjust your temperature settings as needed. Raising your thermostat up a few degrees in summer or down a few degrees in winter can help you reduce energy usage.
Clean Your Vents
Vents that are covered in dust restrict airflow, so your HVAC system has to run more often to cool or heat your house. Smart HVAC use involves wiping down vent covers throughout your home on a regular basis. This allows air to move through vents without any problems, resulting in more efficient HVAC usage and less wear and tear on your equipment.
Set Up Routine Maintenance
HVAC maintenance is an essential part of keeping your HVAC equipment in good condition so it can work at optimal efficiency. This helps reduce the amount of time your HVAC system runs in order to cool or heat your home. Schedule HVAC maintenance once or twice a year so that problems with your HVAC equipment can be caught early.
Replace Air Filters
Dusty or dirty air filters in your HVAC system can also cause it to run more often than normal. Make a habit of checking these filters every month and changing them when needed. This helps prevent problems with airflow and indoor air quality.
To get more smart HVAC use tips, please contact Mowery Heating, Cooling and Plumbing. Our HVAC team can perform routine maintenance and give you advice on using your HVAC system efficiently.
