What is typical usage for my air conditioner and heating equipment?
Cooling and heating a home uses more energy than any other system in the home. Costs are determined by: • home size • home structure (condition of ductwork, window caulking, insulation levels, etc.) • outside temperatures • thermostat settings, including the use of programmable thermostats and different settings for night, day and weekends, for example • equipment maintenance • size of the heating/cooling system • hours of operation On average 45 percent of a summer bill goes for cooling a home with central air. Regardless of the type of cooling system you are using, you can save by: • keeping your system tuned up. Have it inspected by a professional every five years • using the recommended thermostat settings of 78° in the summer • increasing the temperature at night or when you are away from home for more than three hours during the day • weatherize your home to maximize efficiency • avoiding the use of heat producing appliances such as the oven and clothes dryer during the hottest p
