5 Useful HVAC tips for Hudson Valley Homeowners

If you’re trying to cut back on energy expenses this summer, a hot Hudson Valley summer might be getting in the way of your efforts. Making sure your home and AC system are working together to keep your home cool will help keep your bills in check. Here are five AC tips every Hudson Valley homeowner should try out.

1. Annual Inspection
We recommend you have your unit cleaned, inspected, and tuned by a HVAC professional before the peak cooling season sets in.

2. Replace Filters
Proper air flow is very essential to running an efficient AC system, and a clean air filter will ensure lots of good air movement. Make sure you replace your system’s air filter preferably at least once per month and be sure to check them every other week when the AC is in heavy use.

3. Use a Programmable Thermostat
Setting the thermostat a bit higher when you’re away and overnight can shave dollars off your energy bills. A programmable thermostat will make this an easy job.

4. Keep The Cooled Air Inside
Sealing air leaks and adding insulation throughout the home will not only make your home more comfortable, but it will also keep your cooling bills low.

5. Maximize Comfort Zones
If you spend most of the day in one area of the house, it doesn’t make sense to cool down the entire home just to make that one space more comfortable. Use ceiling and floor fans to boost the air circulation and create a bit of wind chill or better still invest in a ductless split system and really control all the zones in your house.