Energy Saving Tips for Cold Weather

Cold Weather’s Coming!

With the Farmer’s Almanac foreseeing a cold winter in North Central Florida, temperatures may fall and heating systems may run for longer periods of time. For cold days this winter, follow these energy-savings tips to conserve energy and to save money:

WINTER ENERGY SAVING TIPS

• Lower your thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting. If you have a heat pump, adjust your thermostat in small increments to keep the heat strip from turning on. This will keep your house comfortable while minimizing the use of the less energy-efficient resistance heat strip.
• Clean or replace filters every month. Dirty filters can increase operating costs by 20 percent.
• Sleep with heavier blankets (e.g. down comforters)–for you, your children and your pets; then set your thermostat back 5 degrees. The lowered setting reduces the length of time the heating system operates throughout the night.
• Do you have a chimney? Close your fireplace damper when not in use.
• Keep curtains and shades closed at night and on cloudy days.
• When entertaining, lower the thermostat a degree or two before the guests arrive. The added body heat of guests will warm your home.

If you are having any problems or suspect your heating system is not functioning properly, please contact us and we will send a qualified licensed technician to your home or office.