Tips to cut heating or cooling bills and help conserve energy.

1.  Discover your ideal indoor temperature during heating (typically 68-70°).  Set your thermostat for this temperature and avoid thermostat juggling.

2.  Apply the same principle to the cooling season.  You can calculate the ideal summer indoor temperature by subtracting 15° from the outdoor temperature. (90° outdoors=75° indoors).

3.  Dress appropriately for the season even when indoors.  This will especially make a difference in the colder months.

4.  Maintain the comfort in your home during the heating season through proper humidification.  Since moist air retains heat, a moist room will feel warmer.  A humidifier will help save energy.

5.  Check into a setback thermostat.  We can program the thermostat to perform at precise temperatures throughout the day.

6.  Clean or replace your furnace filters regularly.  Dirty filters make your system work harder.  An air cleaner can cut down on the dirt in your indoor air and extend the life of your filters.

7.  Close the damper on your fireplace when it's not in use.  Fireplaces can create drafts and draw valuable heat up the flue.

8.  Check the seals around your windows and doors and apply the necessary caulking to prevent energy loss.

9.  Leave your storm windows on all year long.  They provide valuable year-round insulation.  Storm windows can create substantial fuel savings.

10.  Apply weather stripping to all exterior doors.  As with windows, this will prevent drafts and energy loss.

11.  Check the insulation in your ceilings and walls.  Homes without proper insulation use twice as much fuel to heat as a home with proper insulation.

12.  Windows should have ample coverings to provide shade from warm sunlight in summer months.  Draperies can provide added insulation in winter.

13.  Avoid placing furniture over or in front of registers or air returns.  This can affect your system's efficiency.

14.  Keep your garage door closed in winter and summer.

15.  In summer, avoid activities such as cooking or laundering during warmest periods of the day.  Your system will work harder to keep your home cool.

16.  Fill your dishwasher completely before running it.  In summer months, the dishwasher can add to humidity and make your system work harder to cool.

17.  When buying new home comfort equipment, rely on Awtrey Heating and Air Conditioning for the appropriate equipment size for your home.  Don't buy equpment that is larger than your needs.

18.  Prevention can make a difference.  Have your system professionally cleaned and checked by Awtrey Heating & Air Conditioning once a season.