According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling your home accounts for over half of the
average household's energy consumption. You may be spending more than you have
to. There are a variety of reasons why you may not be efficiently heating and
cooling your home. If your home is not properly insulated and sealed, you could
be losing air though the cracks. If you don't have updated windows and doors,
it may surprise you the amount of energy that can escape. In this blog, we're
going to provide some tips on how to more efficiently heat and cool your home,
as well as explain how installing a Temper Shield
will help too.
Cooling
The biggest reason your home is using so much energy to cool
your home is probably because your air conditioning unit is not working
efficiently. You need to frequently replace the filter on it during the warmer
months. You should have your air conditioner serviced every couple of years to
verify it is working at maximum efficiency.
Heating
Heating your home can be more efficient when you install a
programmable thermostat. This will allow you to heat your home only during the
most necessary hours of the day. If you work all day, then you can keep it
cooler during those hours and have it kick on when you get home. Also,
insulating your water heater can be an effective way to reduce your heating
costs.
Temper Shield Radiant
Barrier
Once you have your appliances working correctly, a Temper
Shield works to keep the warm or cool air in, depending on the season. A Temper
Shield will keep the heat out during the summer and keep the heat in during the
winter. This technology can greatly reduce the amount of energy being lost
between your home and the outside. You can install Temper Shield all throughout
your home, which may dramatically reduce your heating and cooling bills.
