Seasonal Energy Saving Tips

Mother nature is sometimes extreme in the weather conditions she doles out. According to the World Meteorological Organization, the temperature gap between the highest and lowest recorded temperatures is a whopping 262.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The amount of moisture in the air ranges from almost none in desert regions to torrential floods in the tropics. Winds can howl at hurricane and cyclonic forces exceeding 200 miles per hour and be completely dead calm at other times. Considering the possible combinations of these extremes, some almost unbearable environments can occur.

Controlling the conditions inside dwelling and working spaces is a challenging task. All manner of different contrivances exists to accomplish the goal of maintaining indoor comfort. Approaches to this task range from complex heating and cooling equipment to something as simple as a weather seal or double-paned windows. Humans have become quite adept at keeping the elements out while keeping comfortable living conditions. When seasonal conditions change a few simple steps can help reduce energy bills while maintaining an acceptable level of comfort indoors.

Fall to Winter Energy Saving Tips

Temperature is a measure of heat energy. The laws of thermodynamics describe the tendency of this energy to disperse to balance conditions and reach a state of equilibrium. When the trees begin shedding their leaves and temperatures decline, maintaining comfort is about keeping heat energy inside. Obvious culprits here are doors and windows. Weather seals can make a huge difference in this department. Reversing ceiling fans from moving air downward to pushing air upward helps disperse the warmer air near the ceiling throughout the rooms. Another approach is to set the thermostat a little lower and keep a smaller heat source in the immediate vicinity. Electrically heated throws and blankets work wonderfully for this.

Spring to Summer Energy Saving Tips

When the mercury begins climbing the goal becomes keeping heat energy outside. Most homes and offices today use some form of a gas compression system to accomplish the task of moving heat outdoors. Having this system checked by a heating and cooling company to ensure proper levels of coolant can reduce energy waste due to the system running more often. Moving the cooking from indoors to outdoors by grilling in the back yard can also reduce the amount of work a cooling system is doing. Another way heat energy creeps indoors is with the sun’s light rays. Tinting windows or changing to lower emissivity glass in windows can keep the heat outdoors.

These tips can help keep energy bills at bay and there are many other online resources to refer to as well. Maintaining comfort without breaking the bank may seem impossible, but creative solutions are just a click away.