Ideal Home Upgrades for Fall

Fall is the ideal session to get your house prepped for winter so you can enjoy a cozy home… along with *saving energy–and money–*all season long. Here are some of the key steps you can take in autumn to save money throughout the colder months:

Upgrade your pool pump
To keep your pool clean without racking up a large electric bill, you need a quality pool pump. A variable-speed pump uses a permanent magnet motor and is more efficient than the induction motors on most two-speed pumps. Variable-speed pumps can last longer too, because they produce much less heat and don’t vibrate as much as induction motors do.

Upgrade Your AC
Is your air conditioning unit older than a decade? If so, it’s time to change to a new Energy Star AC. A new energy efficient model can save you around 20-percent off your monthly utility bill.

Upgrade Your Heater
The same thing goes for your home heater. Any unit more than 10 years old isn’t going to provide the energy efficiency and comfort you need. Replace it with an Energy Star-qualified unit to give your home a big boost in efficiency.

Upgrade Your Thermostat
Opt for a programmable thermostat that lets you adjust the temperature according to your family’s schedule. In the cooler months, try setting your thermostat near 70 degrees for daytime comfort, then lower it at night closer to 60 and whenever you leave the house for a few hours. This can help reduce your energy bill by 10-percent!

Do you need additional guidance on getting your home ready for another cool season? Call Air Comfort today to learn about our services, because your comfort is Air Comfort.