Summer is almost here but you don’t have to dread your energy bills. There are ways that you can help save money on your utility bills when the weather gets hot. King Water Wells advises that just making a few changes in your routine will keep your home cooler during the day so that your air conditioner runs less. Here are some tips to help you save money on your energy bills this summer.
Close the Drapes
Yes, it makes the inside of your house darker, but if you close the drapes in the morning before the sun starts beating into your home, you will significantly cool the inside. There are drapes out there that are designed to keep the hot rays from radiating into your home and heating it up. If you’ve been wanting to redecorate, now might be a great time to buy new drapes to keep the heat outside.
Run the Fans
Fans can be a lifesaver, especially if you have ceiling fans throughout your home. Set the ceiling fans so that they are turning in the direction that is best for summer. Put standing fans throughout the home to help circulate the cold air when your air conditioner turns on. If it cools down enough at night, you can also open up and put box fans in the windows to draw in the cold air for the next day.
Seal the Cracks
If your home is older, you might have cracks around your windows and doors that are not only letting the hot air in but also the cold air out. Head to the hardware store and pick up the right type of caulking so you can seal the areas around your windows and doors to make sure that you don’t have any hot air seeping into your home through these cracks.
Shade the Windows
You can also shade your windows from the outside by installing decorative window awnings over them or strategically planting trees that will provide shade. If you choose the latter, make sure to keep your home’s foundation in mind when it comes to the tree roots, and don’t plant the trees too close to your home. If you like, you can also tint your windows to help block the sun’s UV rays.
Use Geothermal Cooling
Finally, you can keep your house cool by using the sustainable geothermal energy that is found underneath the earth’s surface. If you have a geothermal cooling and heating system installed, you will get cold air without using electricity.
King Water Wells in Rockford, MI, is a geothermal expert, and we can help with the final tip in this blog post. We’d be happy to come to your home and discuss the benefits of geothermal energy.