What Can I Do to Lower My Energy Bills in Des Moines?
A wonderful place to start saving money is right inside your home. The Department of Energy estimates the price of heating and cooling your home to make up 48% of your utility bill. You’ll be glad to hear that saving money on your energy bills won’t take up a lot of time or money. The initial step on your money saving journey is scheduling your regular furnace service. The team at Heartland Heating & Cooling in Des Moines has put together a couple tips that will help you lower the cost of heating and cooling your home.
Program Your Programmable Thermostat
Technology is evolving faster than ever and the technology inside your thermostat is no exception. Our iComfort S30 employs the GPS from your smartphone and identifies when you have left and adjusts itself to not waste energy while you are away which can potentially save money. It doesn’t just know when you’ve left, it also knows when you will return and learns your routine and adjusts itself accordingly.
The Department of Energy has conducted studies and concluded that having a well programmed, or smart thermostat, can save you on cooling costs. While still staying comfortable, set the thermostat as low as you can during the winter months and as high as you can during the summer. It’s not hard for your body to make those adjustments if you change the temperature a degree a day. We offer several different thermostat options and we can help you choose the one that will work best with your schedule.
If your schedule changes often, a 7-day model is the best choice. These thermostats allow you to set different temperature periods on the weekends and keep a regular schedule on weekdays.
Selecting and Maintaining Your System
If you think you may be reaching the point where your system will need to be replaced, look into your options so you’re able to make an educated decision when that day arrives. Some things you’ll want to look into are the SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating of air conditioners and the AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) of furnaces. The higher the rating, the greater the chance to save money.
Whether you’re ready for a new system or just hoping to maximize the efficiency of your existing system, the team at Heartland Heating & Cooling in Des Moines can help you out every step of the way. If you need to schedule service or have any questions give us a call at 515-344-3579.