With summer in full swing and at least a few more
weeks of hot, sunny days on the horizon, it’s more important than ever that
your home is as energy efficient as possible in order to keep you and your
family cool and comfortable without causing your energy bills to skyrocket.
There are many ways in which you can make your HVAC system and home as a whole
more energy efficient this summer. Continue reading for a few of our top tips
on energy efficiency.
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System
maintenance: If it’s been over a year since you’ve had your HVAC
system serviced, now is the time! An inspection and overall maintenance can
help your system to run at peak performance, saving you money and keeping your
home cool.
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Clean
air filters: The air filters in your HVAC system should be cleaned
or replaced at the start of every new season, sometimes more often depending on
your system usage. When your air filters are dirty, your system is forced to
work harder in order to push air through your vents into your home. Keeping
your air filters clean can go a long way in keeping your system running at
maximum efficiency.
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Keep
clean: Keeping your home clean is an easy way to increase
energy efficiency. When dust, pet fur, and other allergens are eliminated from
the air, furniture, and linens in your home, they are less likely to get caught
in ducts and air filters and slow down your system. Frequent vacuuming and
sweeping can go a long way towards eliminating these allergens, and an air
conditioning expert can also help to clean your ducts.
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Energy
audit: A home energy audit can alert you to where energy is
being lost in your home and the changes you can make in order to make your home
more energy efficient. Our team is proud to offer energy evaluations in order
to help you make your home as comfortable and healthy as possible.
For more information on energy efficiency or to
schedule a home energy audit in Tilton IL, click here to visit our website.
