1/ change your furnace filter monthly. If your filter is gummed up your blower motor has to work harder which will increase your electricity use. This can reduce the chance of equipment failure and save you from an expensive service call.
2/Keep your hands off the temperature. Decide to live in a slightly warmer space say 24%, then stick to it. Resisting changing the temperature will keep your bills down and help the environment.
3/ Buy a new air conditioner. If your system has been around for a decade or more it won’t be very energy efficient. A new system with a SEER rating (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) of 14-20 will cut your energy bills up to 30% and cool your home more quickly.
4/ Location is important. Install your new system on the north side of your home or in a shaded area. A unit in direct sunlight can use up to 10% more energy. Don’t plant shrubs around the unit, this can block intake and exhaust of air.
5/ Use Ceiling Fans. If you can use ceiling fans instead of air conditioning your electricity bill for cooling will reduce to about .15 cents per day.
6/ Turn off the A/C when your on vacation… you could save up to $70.00 on this one.
7/ Seals Cracks around your windows and doors. This can stop the loss of up to 30% of cool dry air. Caulking windows and weather stripping doors can save you several $ per window and door over the year.
8/ Keep it Shady. On hot days close your blinds. Depending how your home sits this could save you as much as
another 10% in cooling costs.