Air Conditioning and Heating Money Saving Tips

Given the amount of energy spent on maintaining comfortable heating and cooling levels in a home or building, your decisions on how to manage your HVAC system can make all the difference in reducing energy costs and increasing comfort levels. To assist with your decision making process, we put together the following money saving tips to help lower your monthly energy costs while ensuring you get the most out of your heating and cooling system.

Have a Programmable Thermostat Installed

Many homeowners work during the day, so it’s important to consider the amount of energy used on heating or cooling an empty house, or keeping one comfortable for indoor pets. In either case having full command of the function of your HVAC system is key to ensuring that energy is being used properly. The same rule applies for business owners. A programmable thermostat gives you the ability to have your HVAC system operate only during necessary hours of the day, saving you money on energy.

Make Sure Your Ducts Are Sealed and Insulated

Ensuring that your ducts are properly sealed and insulated can make a huge difference in heating and cooling efficiency. A lot of hot and cool air can be lost due to small, unnoticeable leaks. Having your ductwork sealed will make sure that all the air moving through them is used just for heating or cooling your home or place of business.

Check and Change Your Air Filter When Appropriate

An often-forgotten but simple way to save on energy costs is to change your air filter regularly. This is especially true during more demanding times of the year, like winter and summer. At a minimum, you should check your air filter every three to five months. Dirty or worn-out air filters make it more difficult for your heating and cooling system to do its job. As a result, it may have to work harder to provide conditioned air – costing you more. Making sure your air filter is in good shape and changing it often will allow your system to provide the best climate control.

Have Your System Serviced Regularly

A well-maintained HVAC system is the key to both saving costs and providing the most efficient heating and cooling. We recommend frequent servicing, at least once per year and ideally just before and after winter and summer. This will help ensure that your system is always working at optimum capacity and can help you to catch any small problems before they become serious issues. Regular maintenance also allows you to get a good idea as to how well your system is working.

Heating and Air Conditioning Services for the City of Las Vegas

If you have any other questions about your HVAC system, or how you might be able to make it more efficient, give us a call at 702-645-3000 for more information. We offer a professional and reliable air conditioning service throughout the Las Vegas Valley and specialize in the most cost-efficient heating and cooling methods.