{Extreme|Severe|Harsh} weather can {cause|make} your energy bills to {spike|skyrocket|get really expensive}, especially {when|if} your HVAC system is {working overtime|running constantly|pushed to its limits}. {The good news?|But there’s good news.|However, there’s something you can do about it.} Homeowners in , , can {easily save money|cut heating and cooling costs|easily reduce energy expenses} and reduce {wear|strain|stress} on their HVAC system by {following|using} {smart|effective|practical} energy-saving HVAC practices. From scheduling a {seasonal|routine|fall or spring} HVAC tune-up to DIY HVAC {chores|maintenance}, these {simple changes|minor adjustments|small things} can help you {stay|keep} comfortable and {cut costs|lower expenses|save money}.

Here, the {experts|pros|professionals} at will {share|offer|provide} their best heating and cooling tips for HVAC energy efficiency to help you {reduce energy bills|save on utilities|cut your monthly utility costs} without {sacrificing|giving up|compromising} comfort.

1. {Schedule|Get|Contact a Professional} for Seasonal HVAC Maintenance

Of all the energy-saving HVAC tips for {homeowners|residents|property owners}, one that often {makes the biggest impact|offers the most benefit|has the greatest impact} is {routine|regular|seasonal} HVAC maintenance. Scheduling {professional|pro|expert} furnace maintenance in the fall and air conditioning maintenance in the spring {ensures|helps make sure|is a great way to make sure} these systems are in {top shape|peak condition|optimal working order} and ready for the {winter and summer|heating and cooling} seasons. It’s also a {good time|perfect opportunity|smart time} to {identify and address|spot and fix|detect and resolve} any {inefficiencies|performance issues|signs of inefficiency}, worn-out parts or brewing {problems|issues}—saving you from {avoidable HVAC repair|unnecessary breakdowns|costly service calls} and potentially {lengthening your heating and cooling equipment’s lifespan|extending the life of your heating and cooling equipment|maximizing the service life of your heating and cooling system}. 

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2. {Use Programmable Thermostat Settings to Your Advantage|Change Programmable Thermostat Settings for the Seasons|Use Specific Programmable Thermostat Settings for Winter and Summer}

Programmable thermostats {offer|provide} {multiple|many|several} ways to {save energy|conserve power|reduce electricity use}. In summer, set your thermostat to automatically {increase the temperature|raise the setting|adjust upward} when you’re {away|not home|out of the home}. In winter, set the temperature to {drop slightly|lower a bit|decrease a few degrees} {while the home is unoccupied|when no one is home|when the home is empty} and {rise again|warm back up|shift the temperature back up} when you {return|get home|get back}. Even a {2–3°F temperature change|small temperature shift|few degrees} can {save a lot of energy|cut down significantly on energy use|make a noticeable difference}.

{Take your savings a step further|Increase your savings even more|Push your savings up a notch} with a smart thermostat. One of the many smart thermostat benefits is their ability to {learn your routines|adapt to your schedule|track your daily patterns} and automatically {adjust your heating and cooling settings|fine-tune your home temperature|manage your home’s temperature accordingly}. {This means|Because of this|By doing so,} smart thermostats can increase your energy efficiency—{without you having to do a thing|with minimal effort on your part|and you don’t have to manually change the temperature}.

3. Prevent Energy Waste By {Sealing|Blocking|Stopping|Eliminating} Air Leaks in Your Home

Air leaks around windows, doors and in {your|damaged|old|home} ductwork {permit|allow|enable} heated or cooled air to {escape|leak out|seep out of your home}. Work with a {trusted HVAC specialist|reliable HVAC technician|qualified professional} to {determine if|find out if|evaluate whether} you need duct sealing and insulation services. {Repairing or sealing air ducts|Fixing leaky ductwork|Addressing duct issues}, {adding insulation|improving insulation|making sure you have adequate insulation} and {blocking drafts|eliminating air gaps|stopping airflow leaks} all help {reduce energy bills|prevent energy waste} by allowing your HVAC system to work less in order to {maintain a stable indoor temperature|keep your home comfortable|keep your home warm or cool}.

4. {Perform|Complete|Do} {Basic|Seasonal|Simple} DIY HVAC Maintenance

In addition to {hiring a professional|scheduling a technician|bringing in an expert} for {routine|professional|seasonal} HVAC maintenance, you can reduce energy bills by {performing|tackling|handling} these home HVAC maintenance tips:

  • {Clear|Remove|Sweep away} debris like sticks, {leaves|grass clippings|dried leaves} and {plants|shrubs} from around your outdoor {AC unit|air conditioning equipment} in spring
  • {Clean the coils|Wipe down the fins|Wash the condenser coils} of the outdoor {AC unit|air conditioning equipment} in spring
  • Follow a {regular|consistent|seasonal} HVAC air filter replacement schedule: {Check|Look at|Inspect} your system’s filter monthly, {replacing if dirty|changing it if it’s clogged|swapping for a clean one if it’s dirty} or every 90 days
  • {Keep|Ensure|Make sure} air vents and registers are {open and unblocked|free of obstructions|uncovered}
  • {Check your thermostat settings|Review your temperature schedule|Make sure your thermostat is set correctly}, ensuring it’s on cool mode in summer and heating mode in winter

5. Replace {Aging|Old}, {Inefficient|Failing} {Units|Equipment} with Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems

{Boost|Improve|Increase} energy efficiency by {replacing outdated HVAC equipment with|installing|upgrading old, inefficient heating and cooling systems to} {modern|new|advanced} high-efficiency HVAC systems. {Keep an eye out|Look|Consider opting} for ENERGY STAR®-rated HVAC equipment, which {uses less energy|operates more efficiently|consumes less power} than {un-rated|non-rated} units. When {shopping for|looking for|selecting|picking out} cooling equipment, check for a high SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating. {Not sure|Unsure} what SEER means? The {simplest|easiest|basic} SEER rating explanation: the higher the SEER, the more efficient the system. {The same|This also|The same concept} is true with AFUE, or Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, which {measures|rates|shows energy} efficiency in heating equipment. The higher the AFUE, the more {efficient the system|more energy efficient the equipment}. These {ratings|numbers|efficiency measurements|calculations} are important because energy-efficient HVAC systems can {significantly|do a lot to|really help} reduce energy bills and {improve year-round performance|boost comfort throughout the year|enhance your comfort}.

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