3 Ways to Save Money During Back to School Season

Remember To Do These Three Things Before Heading to School Drop-Off!

The back-to-school season is here, which means that it's time for parents across the country to stock up on new clothes and supplies. This also means that homeowners are looking for money-saving tips to help offset the cost of school clothes and supplies. Luckily, HVAC maintenance and tips can help homeowners care for their HVAC system while saving money as the summer heat slowly decreases and the school year is in full swing. Follow the tips below for some money-saving HVAC maintenance advice.

Shut Curtains and Blinds

One great way to save money on cooling costs is to shut curtains and blinds during the day. HVAC systems work harder to cool an entire home, leading to higher energy bills if homeowners are not careful. Shutting curtains simply blocks out light, cutting down on heat gain from sunlight.

So before everyone leaves the house for school and work, make sure the curtains are shut so sunlight is blocked. It's such a simple tip, but it will work wonders for a home's air conditioner, which is still often running full-time during the first warm months of the school year.

Increase the Temperature

Another great way to save money during the beginning of the school year is to increase the HVAC's temperature. Doing so will make the home warmer during the daytime hours when no one is home; therefore HVAC systems will work less to cool down the home than if the temperature was left low.

Increasing HVAC thermostat settings by five degrees during school hours can make a huge dent in the monthly utility bill. And it's easy enough to switch the lower the temperature half an hour before the first person gets home, especially since one can control most modern thermostats remotely from a smartphone. Five degrees isn't generally enough for it to be too uncomfortable if someone comes home early and has to wait a few minutes for the house to cool down. But it is enough to prevent stressing the HVAC system.

Stick To Regular Filter Changes

The last money-saving tip on the list is all about regular filter changes. Many homeowners have probably heard people say over and over again that regular filter changes are important. This is because they are! Changing the air filters every three months can save HVAC systems from working harder than they need to and will, in turn, cut down on energy costs.

After three months, the filter is liable to get clogged, which makes the HVAC system struggle to move air through it. This serves to gum up the HVAC system and makes it work harder than necessary, leading to higher utility bills. Those homeowners with pets should consider changing their filters every two months since pet hair and dander tend to clog up filters quickly.

If homeowners shut their blinds, raise the temperature, and stick to regular filter changes, they can save money during the back-to-school season. These tips are easy, quick, and worth their weight in gold.

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