It’s hard for me to believe that winter is almost over.
I remember ringing in October and the end of the season of extreme heat like it was yesterday.
Even though we continue to need some air conditioning into October, the summer blast furnace is usually over by then. When it comes to the weather and the utility bill, that’s when the good stuff begins. If you reside in a region where heat pumps are king, air conditioning is typically everything. I detest seeing winter end for this reason. I enjoy the winter because of the temperature, the holidays, the weather, and the lower utility costs. In fact, during the winter I like to open the utility bill. The heat pump’s low heating costs result from the fact that it is typically silent in the winter. The situation is about to change, though, as March draws closer. Also, we’ll be adapting to the seasons and resuming our sensible HVAC practices. One must practice good habits with regard to HVAC equipment if they want to reduce cooling costs as much as they can. Each of those helpful routines aims to increase the HVAC system’s effectiveness. Good habits are crucial, whether it’s making sure the house is airtight or simply drawing the shades to prevent direct sunlight from heating the home. Unless something is done, the cost of air conditioning could quickly spiral out of control. In our home, being disciplined about consistently adjusting the thermostat is the best habit. We turn on fans instead of lowering the thermostat. If we continue to practice good HVAC practices, we can cut our air conditioning costs by hundreds.