You can think of the power grid as one huge circuit, spanning several states and connecting millions of houses, businesses, and buildings. Like any other circuit, it can get strained by too many users demanding electricity at once. The summer and winter seasons are particularly notorious for causing a spike in power usage. At these times, almost all households depend on their air conditioning or furnace replacement unit for comfort. Because of this, it’s important to be conscientious about how much electricity we use in our day-to-day activities to avoid overloading the system.
Here are some tips on managing your energy needs from our skilled HVAC specialists at Tyler Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration LLC.
Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance
Even the highest-rated energy-efficient HVAC system can wear out and become a power hog without proper routine maintenance. Before the season changes, contact your air conditioning and heat pump repair technician for a full inspection. It’s important to do this at least twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall, to keep your unit in good working condition and prevent excessive power consumption even at maximum usage.
Mind Peak Hours
Whenever possible, schedule your usage outside peak hours. This means raising the temperature on your thermostat during the hottest part of the day in the summer and lowering the heat while you sleep at night in the winter. This can be accomplished by using a programmable thermostat and setting your HVAC system to automatically increase or decrease in temperature based on how much it’s needed.
Change Your Filters
Clogged filters reduce air circulation, causing your furnace or air conditioner to work doubly hard just to maintain comfortable temperatures. The best HVAC company will be full-service, offering not only the usual repair and installation services but filter changes and routine maintenance as well, which is of great benefit to your heating and cooling system.
At Tyler Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration LLC, our HVAC maintenance program can help keep your electricity consumption at optimal levels even during periods of high demand. Schedule a service and maintenance visit or request a free estimate on new installations today by giving us a call at (203) 378-4700 or filling out our online contact form.
