Heating and Cooling
- In summer, set your thermostat between 78 and 80 degrees when at home and above 80 degrees when away.
- In winter, set your thermostat between 65 and 68 degrees when at home and 60 to 65 degrees when away.
- Clean or replace air filters once a month to keep your HVAC running efficiently.
- Install a programmable thermostat to manage your heating and cooling more efficiently.
- Turn off kitchen, bath and other exhaust fans within 20 minutes after you're finished cooking or bathing.
- Clean out your HVAC with a garden hose.
- Supplement your air conditioning with ceiling fans to increase comfort.
- In the winter, open the shades on south-facing windows to let sunlight warm your house.