Check up on your AC!
Have you looked at your AC filter recently? Because we bet that, like most of us are guilty of, you haven’t. And this is not a good idea if you want to make sure your bills aren’t over the top. That will happen because if the filter isn’t changed or in peak condition, then when it is running it will not be as efficient as it could be, which in turn will end up using too much energy!
This is why it’s way more convenient to make sure you take care of it before the warm months come and that you frequently change it, so you avoid throwing money at this for unnecessary reasons!
The secret to summer bills: keep your cool
The easiest way to make sure that you’re keeping your house cooler during the day is with one easy task that gets overlooked in the grand scheme of things: let’s face it, mornings can be really hectic. However, if you remember to close the drapes and blinds, you will be surprised at how much cooler your rooms will be.
Sure, it sounds like something that’s made up, but if you have black-out blinds, they will do the double task of both keeping the light from coming in but also the warmth that comes with it! And other blinds will do the same kind of job, but maybe not as well. And since your house will not be as hot, you will not have to turn on the air conditioner for as long, which will translate into lower electricity bills!
Make sure you keep cool!
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Not only is it better on your plants to water in the evening, you will not need to water as long. Why do you think the dew falls in the early evening?
Closing the curtains/blinds in the summer helps, but opening them in the winter helps just as much. Take advantage of solar heat in the winter. Eastern and southern windows are the best for this.
When insulating your home, work from the top down. I was pleasantly surprised how much my attic insulation helped keep the house comfortable.
Years ago we rented an old house that had basically useless skirting. I stapled thick clear plastic around the inside sills under the perimeter of the house for a wind barrier. My new husband was shocked at how much warmer the old wood floors were on his bare feet.
Now I loved seeing the split system heat and air unit in your first picture. It has been the best investment I have made in my home. I’ve had mine 5 years and it has already paid for itself in energy savings.