I live in an section that experiences four separate seasons throughout the year; The summers are overheated plus humid while the winters are severely cold plus snowy… Fall plus Springtime are respectfully cold, windy plus wet… While I cherish the Springtime flowers, summer time sunshine, Fall colors plus winter activities, the weather presents some challenges… My friend and I switch from running the furnace to starting up the a/c with little chop in-between.
- The cost of temperature control adds up to around half of the apartment energy expenses; I’ve invested into an Energy Star rated furnace plus a/c to help minimize utility bills.
I am conscientious about replacing air filters plus scheduling professional repair for the heating plus cooling systems to maximize efficiency plus reliability. I’ve also taken proactive measures to reduce running costs, then new windows were a significant investment however upgrading to thermal pane, low E rated glass has helped to minimize energy losses. Windows are respectfully the greatest waste of energy in most homes. I’ve also added thermal-lined curtains that I close on cold afternoons in the winter. Insulating the attic prevents the heated air from the furnace from migrating up plus out… Creating a tightly sealed attic space works to minimize overheated air moving into the living space during the summer. I take the time to check the condition of caulk around windows plus weatherstripping on the exterior doors every year… Just recently, I bought a smart control unit. The control unit caters to my family’s schedule, toiling to reduce energy consumption when we’re sleeping or out of the house.