Ever since summer hit Jacksonville, Florida, you’ve noticed that your utility bills have been on the rise. Don’t let those high costs keep you from enjoying your summer any longer. Cut utility costs by targeting these causes of low energy efficiency:
Neglecting HVAC Maintenance
Since your HVAC system is one of the most significant factors in determining your utility costs, neglecting its care can contribute to spikes in your bills. As constant operation wears on your HVAC system, it starts using more energy in an attempt to maintain home comfort.
Regular professional HVAC maintenance mitigates this wear before it causes such spikes in your utility bills. However, neglecting that maintenance can cause otherwise minor wear to become a snapped belt here and a broken component there.
Schedule regular HVAC maintenance on your air conditioning system. As a result, you’ll keep energy and repair costs under control.
Inefficient Cooling
Your cooling habits also affect the expense of your utility costs. The harder you push your air conditioner, the more energy it draws. Jacksonville summers are hot. But turning your home into a cool spring morning will cause your energy bills to skyrocket. Instead of reducing your temperature, program your thermostat to keep your living space around 75 degrees while you’re home and closer to 80 while you’re away.
Air Leaks
If you have an air leak somewhere in your home, your conditioned air will escape and warm air will infiltrate your living space. This heat transfer strains your air conditioner as it tries to maintain comfort. As a result, it wastes energy and causes your utility bills to spike.
Air leaks can occur in ductwork, around windows and doors, and in unfinished areas like an attic. Seal leaks around windows with fresh caulk and around doors with weatherstripping. Call a professional HVAC service technician to check for leaks in your air ducts.
Take care of these causes of high utility costs at their sources to see your monthly bills drop. To maintain your air conditioner and reduce its energy usage, call Ed’s Comfort Solutions at (866) 429-0417.
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