Peak of Summer is Peak HVAC Energy Savings Time

The heat here is a bit of a unique beast.

Now, I have never been to Saudi Arabia or Egypt in the summer.

But, I do know that where I live we have a combination of heat and humidity that creates a potent mix. It gets so hot sometimes that I am sweating straight down my back simply walking from the front door to my car. That doesn’t account for the pure furnace inside the car. All that sweat just finishes the job. I’ve often considered simply going to my job in my bathrobe then changing in the bathroom at work. It gets so hot during our summer that the only path to relief is constant HVAC cooling. Unfortunately, all this cooling comes with a steep price. Having the HVAC running all the time can ruin a budget right quick. However, there are simple steps to mitigate that expense. Perhaps the most important thing a homeowner can do is to be sure that the maximum of the HVAC treated air stays inside the house. This seems like common sense right? However, we lose enormous amounts of treated air to exterior leaks and gaps in our ducts. I took a day and scoured my home for any and all space that could allow HVAC treated air to leak out. Next, I called a company who, exclusively, cleans ductwork. Not only do they clean the ducts but they will seal joints so the HVAC treated air stays in the ducts. Couple that with a smart thermostat and some curtains and you could discover energy savings nearing 20 percent. Seems pretty worthwhile.

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