With summer wrapping up and your Fayetteville, North Carolina, home getting prepped for the upcoming fall, now is the time to take advantage of some energy saving tips to save on your monthly energy bills. Try the tips below to help keep your home comfortable during the transition while putting a few bucks back in your wallet.
Check for Drafts, Leaks, and Cracks
Cracked or improperly sealed windows, drafty doorways, and leaky ductwork can all waste energy in your home and cause you to lose precious warm air when the temperature drops. Prep for fall by doing a walk through of your house. Fix and seal any areas where the heat could possibly escape.
Trap the Daytime Heat
During the fall season, you may notice warm days with intense sunlight and cooler evenings when the sun sets. Take advantage of the natural warming effects of the sun by opening blinds and drapes to allow the natural sunlight to heat your home. This will help keep it warmer when the temperatures drop in the evening.
Schedule Your Fall Maintenance
Fall is the perfect time for bi-annual maintenance. Contact an HVAC specialist to come and clean your condenser coils, remove any built-up dirt and debris, replace your air filter, and check for leaks. Your HVAC specialist will also be able to let you know of any problems or needed repairs to improve efficiency.
Reprogram Your Thermostat
Fall is marked by a fluctuation of temperatures from day to night. Change your programmable thermostat from its summer cooling schedule to one that can keep your home the right temperature during warm days and cool nights. Set your temperature to 68 degrees at night and program your thermostat to increase the temperature to 74 degrees during the day to maintain comfort without overworking your HVAC system.
Follow the four energy saving tips above to prepare your HVAC system for the changing temperatures this fall. To schedule your fall HVAC maintenance, contact Cape Fear Air, Electric, & Plumbing at 910-216-9394 today.
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