3 Ways To Have A More Energy Efficient Florida Home
Summer in Florida can take a bite out of the family budget when it comes to keeping the home cool and comfortable. The technicians from Symbiont Service in Englewood, Florida share 3 ways to have a more energy efficient Florida home. After all, if you save money on heating, you can spend more money building family memories this summer, right?!
In Florida, this is the time of year when the air conditioners run almost full-time and our utility bills reflect that. How can you save money while still be cool this summer?
3 Ways To Have A More Energy Efficient Florida Home
One of the best ways, and things to do (and there is still plenty of time!) is to have a whole house inspection of your heating and cooling systems. A tune up will help assure the air conditioning (for the summer) and heater (for the cooler winter months) are working at peak efficiency.
- Use ceiling fans. If you use your ceiling fan, you may be able to lower the air conditioning temperature a degree or two and that can make a big difference in your utility bills. A ceiling fan is more energy efficient than an air conditioner and can help you save money.
- Run appliances in the off hours. Electricity costs less during the overnight hours; if possible run pool pumps and filters, washing machines, dryers and dishwashers in the overnight. You will save money and the house will be cooler during the day if you don’t run appliances then. Obviously, running the stove or oven will heat the home up, cook outside, if possible on the out door grill.
- Turn the thermostat down. Try to turn the thermostat up a degree or two — chances are you won’t notice, but your wallet will. Invest in a programmable thermostat. This will allow you to set it and forget it. Program the thermostat to higher temps when you’re away during the day then lower the temperature before you arrive home. Also, turn the thermostat up a bit when you’re in bed at night. Do the opposite when the cooler months arrive.
Give us a call if you’d like a tune up on your air conditioning unit and see if you can’t save money this summer!
We specialize in, and our expertise surrounds, GeoThermal and traditional air conditioning systems. We work with both residential and commercial air conditioning customers to heat and cool their homes and businesses.
Our fully trained, knowledgeable professionals provide residential and commercial air conditioning replacement, ongoing service and maintenance, as well as 24/7 emergency air conditioning repair. Symbiont Service Corp professionals also service and install GeoThermal systems throughout the State of Florida.
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