Are you dealing with crazy expensive HVAC costs? You’re not the only one. Texas has one of the highest electricity costs in the country. Insulation is not optimized in many homes or buildings, which causes the properties to lose lots of heat and AC. But Superior AC & Heat has a couple of tips that you can utilize to lower this expensive utility.  

Adjust Your Thermostat

If you are away from home most of the day, either in school or at work, you can save up to 10% of costs by adjusting your thermostat. You can save up to 1% for every 1 degree fahrenheit in an 8-hour period. You can also adjust it for when you are sleeping. 

So, in those hot Texas summers, bring a cold glass of water to your bedside and avoid those sheets to keep cool. Turn down the AC by a degree or two. In the chilly winter nights, tuck into your thick blankets and lower your heater. If you have a programmable thermostat, it can do these shifts on its own.

Heat or Cool Rooms that Are in Use Only

If there are rooms in your home that you don’t normally use, it’s best to keep the cooling or heating away from it. You can do this by blocking or shutting off the registers for those rooms. That way, your HVAC system will use less energy to heat or cool rooms that aren’t even in use. Now, your HVAC system can focus on keeping the rest of your home at your desired temperature.

Use Ceiling Fans

Do you know what’s another great way to reduce HVAC costs? Use your ceiling fans if you have them or install some. They are a great investment and will save you a lot of money on your next electricity bill. 

Did you know that your ceiling fans need to spin counterclockwise in the summer and clockwise in the winter? Surprisingly, it’s a feature that is rarely talked about, but that is very useful when controlling your property’s temperature. In the summer, the counterclockwise motion creates a downdraft, pushing the cool air at the top down to you. In the winter, the clockwise motion creates an updraft and circulates warm air around the room.

Block and Damper Your Fireplace

Fireplaces are a very popular addition to homes here in Texas. However, they can cause you high electricity bills if you don’t block the flu. If you don’t, the heated or cooled air can escape through your chimney. Apart from the damper, invest in a fireplace balloon or glass doors to build around it.

Lock Windows and Doors

If you don’t already, locking windows and doors helps reduce your HVAC costs. When they are locked, they are pulled tighter together, which allows little room for the indoor air to escape or for the outdoor air to come into your home.

Give Your HVAC Unit the Attention It Deserves

One of the best ways to lower your HVAC costs is by providing regular maintenance. When it is working properly, it uses less energy to operate. Luckily for you, Superior AC & Heat is only a call away. We service the entire Dallas-Fort Worth area and have been in the industry for many years. We can install, repair, replace, or regularly maintain your heating and cooling systems and keep them in top condition. Get in touch with us today to schedule an appointment!