My condo weekly bills have consistently been quite high, but recently I observed that they just skyrocketed, then i started getting proactive about lowering the energy use! First, I decided to update all the windows in the house, and my aged windows were not correctly sealed plus caulked around… New windows made sure none of our treated air was leaving plus none of the gross outdoor air was coming in.
Next, I made sure I had enough insulation around our baseboards plus door frames… Another step was calling for ductwork sealing.
A lot of people end up paying high weekly bills because of a tiny crack along the seam in their ductwork. A small crack allows lots of air to travel outside, however the HVAC system is basically useless then. The HVAC can run plus run, but never achieve the temperature on the temperature control. That means you get higher energy, more of a option for repairs plus a reduced HVAC lifespan. After all of those things are done I made sure to have the HVAC worker do a maintenance appointment while he was there. A dirty heating plus cooling unit runs sluggishly plus not as effective. It is disappointing for the indoor air conditions too. Moving parts are lubricated, bolts are tightened plus things care about the air filter are replaced with a cleaner model. I don’t know which of these things I did was the magic fix. It doesn’t matter though. I now have a nice energy bill plus the beach house feels care about the right temperature for once. It was worth doing all that work.