Energy Saving Tips

TIPS TO SAVE ENERGY!

• yearly maintenance on your central a/c unit is recommended! Optimizing its performance will save you money on your electrical bill.
• change furnace filter regularly – every four to six weeks.
• clear away debris and weeds from your outside condensing unit to enhance performance.
• repair any disconnected or crushed ductwork.
• keep your thermostat set at 78°F or 26°C. The ideal difference between the outside air and the inside air should be no more than 20°F or 7°C – no matter how hot it is outside.
• turn off you’re a/c when you’re not going to be home, and close your shades or curtains; this should keep it cool enough so it doesn’t take long to reach the desired temperature when you get in and turn on the a/c again, unless it is extremely hot. In that case, set the temperature so the house is 6-8 degrees warmer when you’re away, then lower it when you get in. Otherwise, it may take too long to cool off to the desired temperature.
• open the windows at night if it is cooler outside, turn the air-conditioner off, and close the windows in the morning before the temperature rises
• keep doors and windows closed when you have the air-conditioning on.
• if you have a two-story house, run your furnace fan constantly for more consistent temperature throughout your home.
• See the Terasen website for more tips.

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