{"id":1001,"date":"2019-03-15T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T09:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/?p=1001"},"modified":"2024-04-23T16:33:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T16:33:48","slug":"simple-ways-to-reduce-hvac-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/blog\/simple-ways-to-reduce-hvac-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Ways to Reduce HVAC Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Roman-Simple-Ways-to-Reduce-HVAC-Costs.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1002 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Roman-Simple-Ways-to-Reduce-HVAC-Costs.jpg\" alt=\"ways to reduce hvac costs\" width=\"650\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Roman-Simple-Ways-to-Reduce-HVAC-Costs.jpg 650w, https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Roman-Simple-Ways-to-Reduce-HVAC-Costs-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the one thing that drives most of our decisions at home? It\u2019s saving money, right? Any time or place we can come up with a way to cut costs without sacrificing too much of our livelihood, we usually take it. But it\u2019s hard to do that with certain things like our home appliances, especially our HVAC unit.<\/p>\n<p>Fear not! It is possible to save a significant amount of money on your heating and cooling costs. The ways to do that don\u2019t require a full-scale overhaul \u2013 in fact, they\u2019re pretty simple. Read on, and let the HVAC experts at Roman Electric help you figure out a couple of handy ways to reduce HVAC costs at home!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Make Use of Your Ceiling Fans<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The fans that are installed in our rooms do quite a bit to help regulate temperature. In the summer, they help keep us cool, and they cost far less to operate than your AC does. But did you know that they can be just as effective in the winter?<\/p>\n<p>If you reverse the direction that ceiling fans rotate when the weather gets colder, the fans will blow warm air down instead of cold air. But since ceiling fans don\u2019t *actually* affect the temperature of the air \u2013 they just blow the existing air over your skin \u2013 you only need to run them when you\u2019re in the room.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Seal Leaks Throughout the Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Over time, your home may spring leaks through certain areas where air flows regularly. Places like your ducts and in the cracks of your doors and windows (which can eventually widen), can help you lose valuable cold (or warm) air.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to seal these up to prevent any airflow loss. If left unattended, the leaks will force your HVAC system to work significantly harder to achieve your desired temperature, spiking heating and cooling costs.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Use a Smart\/Programmable Thermostat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the season, our thermostats can account for a massive portion of our energy bill. If you like to leave these on for a big part of the day, then you will pay the price. But with a programmable (or smart) thermostat, you can save a ton.<\/p>\n<p>They allow you to adjust the temperature based on when you\u2019ll be using it the most. Meaning, if you\u2019re not home for the majority of the day, then you can set the thermostat to shut off until you usually return home. You\u2019ll avoid running up the cost of heating or cooling a home you aren\u2019t there to enjoy, and that saves you quite a bit as it adds up.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Account for Extra Heat Sources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If your home is situated in such a place where it absorbs natural sunlight more than usual, then you probably overcompensate with your HVAC unit to combat the excess heat. But this isn\u2019t efficient. It means you pay more in the long run to fight the heat, costs that pile up quicker than you realize.<\/p>\n<p>To naturally avoid this problem, invest in some blackout curtains for rooms that endure direct sunlight, and be sure to always close your blinds\/curtains when you can. Also, avoid doing or using anything that will add more heat to the interior of your home throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Saving money on heating and cooling costs doesn\u2019t need to be difficult! With these tips, you\u2019ll be on the path to enjoying a lower energy bill without sacrificing your comfort level at home. And for more comprehensive strategies, just ask <a href=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/hvac-service\/\">Roman Electric!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Give us a call at 414-369-3798<\/strong> to speak to a heating and cooling expert today, and we\u2019ll work with you to ensure you\u2019re staying comfortable year-round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s the one thing that drives most of our decisions at home? It\u2019s saving money, right? Any time or place we can come up with a way to cut costs without sacrificing too much of our livelihood, we usually take it. 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