Summertime is when Florida’s HVAC systems get the most use, but sudden drops in temperature can have people drastically changing their thermostats which can throw your energy bills way off your budget. Understanding how to best navigate your thermostat and other areas of your home will help you maintain and reduce those energy costs in summer months and on chilly winter nights.
There are several ways to reduce your energy use in every room in your home during winter. Here are our top energy-saving tips to help keep you and your family warm this winter without jacking up your electric bill.
Buy a few energy-efficient space heaters and place them around the house or in the room(s) being occupied to help keep you warm.
Investing in high-performance installations, such as impact glass windows, increases your home’s circulation and reduces your energy bills without having to overuse your heating unit.
Update any gas appliances with ENERGY STAR® solutions.
Minimize the chill in your home by closing your blinds and/or curtains at night or when the cool air is stronger than the sun’s rays which are especially helpful if you don’t have impact glass windows.
There are plenty more ways to reduce your energy bills and maximize your home’s energy efficiency this winter and all year round especially with the help of high-performance, impact glass windows and doors.
To learn more about how these installations positively affect your home’s energy efficiency, click the button below to download The Homeowner’s Guide to Energy Efficient Windows.