

Did you know there are steps you can take to ensure efficient heating and cooling in your home, aside from scheduling regular HVAC maintenance services? These simple steps not only improve comfort but may also reduce your utility bills.
In this blog, we’ll share some key tips to promote better heating and cooling throughout your home.
- Adequate Insulation: Make sure the insulation in your house is adequate to stop heat gain in the summer and loss in the winter. To ensure that the interior temperature stays constant, insulate the walls, floors, and attics.
- Stop Air Leaks: Find any air leaks around pipes, vents, doors, and windows, and seal them. To stop drafts and avoid needless heat gain or loss, use caulking and weather stripping.
- Maintain Consistent Temperatures: A programmable thermostat lets you set the temperature according to your daily routine. For energy efficiency, turn the temperature up when you’re at home and down when you’re away or sleeping.
- Use Ceiling Fans: By distributing air more effectively, ceiling fans can help your house feel warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Make sure they spin counterclockwise in the summer for a cooling breeze and clockwise in the winter to force warm air downward.
- Install Window Coverings: Window coverings keep the warmth in during the winter and keep out heat during the summer. Select materials that have insulating or reflective qualities for the most efficiency.
- Mindful Landscaping: Plant trees and shrubs in strategic locations around your house to block the wind and offer shade in the summer. The natural insulation around your property can have a big impact on how much you use your heating and cooling systems.