Tips & Advice4 Tips to Lower Energy Bills This Spring

March 28, 2017by Sophie The Dog
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Looking for ways to save money on air conditioning this spring in Charlotte? Follow these 4 tips from Patterson Heating & Air Conditioning to lower energy bills this season.

Set ceiling fans to forward in Charlotte

There’s no need to run the ceiling fan when you have a good air conditioner, right? Think again. Ceiling fans help to circulate the cool air produced by your A/C unit, making it feel even cooler and allowing you to raise the thermostat. Set your ceiling fan to “forward” or counterclockwise to push cool air downwards and create a chilling effect in your home.

Turn up the thermostat in Concord, NC

It may seem like we’re stating the obvious, but turning up the thermostat is a major money-saver in spring. In fact, each degree can potentially save you 5% on your A/C bills. Some experts recommend setting your thermostat to 78°; while this may not be comfortable for everyone, we definitely suggest setting your thermostat as high as comfortably possible to save on energy bills.

Leave A/C vents open in Matthews, NC

We’ve covered this in one of our winter blogs, but the same holds true for spring: closed air registers will cost you money. Closing A/C vents won’t lessen the amount of air conditioning you use, but instead will overwork and possibly damage your HVAC system. Leave your vents open, and consider investing in a programmable thermostat from Patterson for efficient HVAC zoning.

Lower energy bills by closing blinds

While we all welcome the warm sunshine that spring brings, it can do a number on your A/C bills. Open window blinds allow ample sunlight in your home, raising the temperature considerably and forcing the air conditioner to work harder to keep up. Close your blinds for efficient, affordable A/C this spring in Charlotte.

For all your HVAC needs this spring, call Patterson Heating & Air Conditioning today!

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