The winter months bring tons of enjoyable activities and events, but they can also do a number on your pocketbook. From holiday lights to keeping your home cozy throughout harsh weather, many Huffman families experience high energy bills. Luckily, there are steps you can take to decrease your expenses and achieve lower utility bills.
Our professionals at Air Houston Mechanical LLC in Huffman put together a list of ways you can save. Try them out and experience lower utility bills this winter season.
- Adjust your thermostat.
Set your thermostat to lower heating output when you’re asleep or not home. Three to five percent more energy is used when your furnace is set above 68 degrees, so try keeping your home at 68 degrees when you’re at home and awake and decrease it to 55-65 degrees at times when you’re away at work, out of town or sleeping to achieve lower utility bills.
- Make sure you only wash when you have full loads.
Put off doing laundry until you have enough for full loads. This will help you save on water heating, water usage, and heat required for the dryer. You don’t want to do more laundry than was necessary, right? And keep in mind: cleaning out the lint trap after every load can save you up to $34 a year, according to PG&E.
- Conduct a home energy audit.
A home energy audit can help you see the places where your home is losing energy through leaks, drafts, or products and appliances that use excess energy. The assessment can show you ways to save the most, including long- and short-term energy-saving solutions.
- Properly seal your leaks.
From your HVAC ducts to attics, walls, and windows, there are many areas in your home that may be allowing cold air in. Simply tape heavy plastic over the windows and add caulk or weatherstripping to seal leaks on doors and windows. Contact Air Houston Mechanical LLC to learn more about sealing your air ducts.
- Use LED holiday lights.
One of the easiest ways to achieve lower utility bills is to switch out your older holiday lights for LED lights. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, these energy-efficient lights use less energy than incandescent bulbs and can work for nearly 40 holiday seasons in Huffman.
- Install a high-efficiency furnace.
If you need a new furnace, think about purchasing an energy-efficient furnace. Some systems can save significant amounts of money a year on annual heating bills over older furnaces. Or, if you’ve made a replacement recently, remember to schedule a routine maintenance visit for your current furnace. An easy tune-up can help you achieve lower utility bills by making it easier for the system to operate.
For more information on how you can lower your utility bills this winter, give Air Houston Mechanical LLC in Huffman a call at (832) 957-9332.
