Trying to save money on your home heating and cooling bills? While energy-efficient air conditioners and heaters play a large role in your home’s efficiency, there are several other ways to cut costs. Here are a few tips on easy ways to improve home efficiency.
Check Those Air Filters!
Do you remember the last time you checked or changed your air filter? Keeping your air filters clean and functional is an easy and cheap way to make sure your home isn’t losing efficiency. The more dust clogging up your filter means the harder your central air system has to work. Not only can this reduce efficiency, but it can shorten the lifespan of your HVAC system.
Keep the House Clean
Do you know where all that dust in your air filters comes from? Many homeowners are surprised to learn how dirty their indoor air actually is! All kinds of dander, bacteria, dust mites, viruses, and other nasty pollutants get pumped through your home on a regular basis. While air purification technology can help reduce this, the easiest way is to simply keep your home clean.
Vacuum and dust once a week, or more if you have pets, small children, or a large household. See about getting your carpets and upholstered furniture cleaned a few times a year, and put mats at all the doorways leading outside. Keeping your house free of clutter can also reduce the amount of dust and pollutants.
Get a Better Air Filter
Are you using the right air filter for your home? If you live in a one-bedroom apartment, those cheap fiberglass ones might be okay, but a house with a family of four will need something with a higher MERV rating. Be careful about choosing high efficiency filters, though, as some older HVAC systems are not compatible.
Use these easy ways to improve home efficiency in your home and help your HVAC system work better. If you are looking for other ways to improve your home efficiency in Brighton, CO, call Green Tech Heating & Cooling at (720) 276-1403.
