As a practical homeowner, you are probably always looking for various ways to save money and lower your heating and cooling bills. One way to do this is to adjust your thermostat settings based on the time of the day or whatever the season is. Making small changes in your thermostat settings can have a big impact on efficiency over time as the savings add up.
Aside from adjusting your thermostat settings, you can also contact a reliable heating and cooling company for additional support with improving your HVAC system efficiency. In St. Louis, turn to the experts at Galmiche & Sons! You can contact our heating & air conditioning company at 314-993-1110 for tips on optimal thermostat settings and additional steps for lowering your heating and cooling bills.
Adjusting Your Thermostat Settings
According to the US Department of Energy, it is best to set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible during the summer months, and as low as comfortably possible in winter. This is because the closer your indoor and outdoor temperatures are, the smaller your heating and cooling bills will be. The DOE further estimates that you can achieve a savings of around 10% per year on your heating and cooling bills simply by making adjustments to your thermostat settings.
For example, during winter, you can turn down your thermostat settings by 10 degrees before you go to work, and then again before you go to bed at night. On the other hand, during the summer, you can turn up the thermostat settings by 10 degrees to control the humidity levels inside the home. This way, the temperature inside the home will be closer to outdoor temperature, and the less energy the unit will consume.
Making it Easy to Adjust Your Thermostat Settings: Installing a Programmable Thermostat
In order to make it easy for you to make changes to your thermostat settings, you may want to consider have a programmable thermostat installed. Using a programmable thermostat allows you to automatically program the thermostat to turn down (or up) when you leave the house in the morning and go to bed at night.
You can also have it automatically adjust the temperature an hour before you arrive home from work, or an hour before you wake up in the morning so you can enjoy a comfortable temperature throughout the day.
What Else You Can Do Aside from Changing Thermostat Settings?
In addition to adjusting your thermostat settings, there are also several other things you can do to make your home more energy efficient. For example, during the summer, use a ceiling fan together with your air conditioner to keep the cold air circulating in the room. At night, when outdoor temperatures are cooler, you can turn off your air conditioner and open your windows instead while you sleep.
Lastly, you can achieve greater savings with your heating and cooling system if you keep it properly cleaned and maintained at all times. At Galmiche & Sons in St. Louis, we can help with all of your HVAC maintenance needs, and we will make sure your equipment is performing at its best.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment for your heating & air conditioning needs, call us at 314-993-1110 to speak with a St. Louis HVAC expert!
