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The average Delaware heating and air bill can sit north of $115 per month, and during the pandemic, that number was often pushed even higher. When bills are that high, it’s important to try and find ways to drive that number back down. Luckily, there are several easy things that you can do to mitigate the total amount that you spend on electricity.
Reflective window film works to reduce your Delaware heating and air bill by reflecting much of the heat, as well as the harmful UV rays, away from your home. This reflective film can work to reduce your Delaware heating and air bill by as much as 30%. It also is relatively easy to install. Lowe’s outlines a nine-step process for ensuring that your reflective window film is applied properly so you can start cutting costs as soon as possible.
While it may seem small, any gaps around window or door frames can pose huge problems for your bank account. Those tiny openings let hot air in and cold air out during the summer months and can rack up extra charges on your Delaware heating and air bills. A simple fix that anyone can do is to caulk around the frame where the air leakages are occurring. As an added bonus, caulking can give your frames a nice finished look that adds to the appeal of your home.
You may view your thermostat as simply a control tool over your Delaware heating and air system, but it can play a huge role in minimizing or elevating your bill total. If your thermostat is in a room that easily overheats, it can be telling your AC unit to work overtime to bring down the temperature. Placing your thermostat in a cooler room can alleviate some of the stress on your air unit. If you think you need to move your thermostat, just call an electrician Wilmington DE and they can take care of that for you.
While you have your electrician Wilmington DE on the line, you can also have them install a brand new thermostat. Newer thermostats have the ability to be programmed, meaning you can have them turn off and on at fixed times. This means your air or heating unit won’t work as hard to keep the house temperate during hours when nobody is there but can turn on in time so that your home is nice and comfortable when you arrive (to read our blog about the benefits of upgrading your thermostat click here).
There are many simple ways to reduce the overall cost of your Delaware heating and air, most of which can be done yourself. To get some of the trickier tasks, like unit maintenance, done, visit our website and get in contact with us today!