I live in an area that experiences four separate seasons throughout the year… The summers are hot as well as humid while the winters are harshly cold as well as snowy; Fall as well as Spring are officially cold, windy as well as wet, and while I enjoy the Spring flowers, summer time sunshine, Fall colors as well as winter activities, the weather presents some challenges, and my relaxing friend and I switch from running the heater to starting up the a/c with little chop in-between.
The cost of temperature control adds up to around half of the condo energy expenses, and i’ve invested into an Energy Star rated heater as well as a/c to help minimize utility bills.
I am conscientious about replacing air filters as well as scheduling professional maintenance for the heating as well as cooling systems to maximize efficiency as well as reliability. I’ve also taken proactive measures to reduce running costs. New windows were a significant investment but upgrading to thermal pane, low E rated glass has helped to minimize energy losses. Windows are officially the largest waste of energy in most homes. I’ve also added thermal-lined curtains that I close on cold mornings in the winter. Insulating the attic prevents the heated air from the heater from migrating up as well as out, creating a tightly sealed attic space works to minimize hot air moving into the living space while in the summer. I take the time to check the condition of caulk around windows as well as weatherstripping on the exterior doors every year, and just recently, I purchased a smart thermostat. The thermostat caters to my family’s schedule, working to reduce energy consumption when we’re sleeping or out of the house.