Winter Air Conditioning: Tips to Help Reduce Your Heating Costs

The winter months are almost over and spring is just around the corner. During those cold months, have you noticed the unusual spike in your electrical bills? That's exactly because you are using the reverse cycle function of your air conditioning Wollongong to provide warmth to your home. And as your aircon unit works harder to bring the right temperature that you need, your electrical bills automatically go up. However, you can still help it decrease to a more reasonable amount. Here are a few tips on how to do just that.

Seal up the small holes and gaps inside your house

To prevent the cold air from getting inside your house, as well as letting the warm air escape, make sure to seal up all your home's small holes and spaces between your windows. You should also cover up the nail holes and all tiny space gaps that are visible to your eyes. Doors should also be always locked to ensure that there are no gaps between your door frame. Don't also forget to keep your damper closed when your fireplace is not in use. Doing this will help the areas that you're warming up, as the air circulates faster in a confined space.

Clean or replace your air filters

Regular cleaning of your air filters will help your air conditioning unit to perform at its best. This helps your unit to efficiently provide the warm air that your house needs. Also, dirty air filters blow polluted air in your home and that's what you breathe. So to ensure the air quality in your home is clean and safe for everyone (especially for those family members with asthma), constantly check your air filter.

Open your window drapes or blinds

One of the things that you should prepare before the winter is to make sure that your windows are free from trees and shrubs as it can block the rays. So during the winter, you should open your drapes and keep your blinds up to help bring the heat into your home.

Heat only the rooms that you're using

If you perhaps live in a huge house with so many unused rooms, make sure to keep them shut. This is to not waste the warm air and just keep it circulating in those occupied areas. It is important to only heat the rooms that you're using or will be using for the night.

Turn down your thermostat

Get a programmable thermostat that will make the necessary adjustments on your heating when it reaches a certain temperature in your house. This will automatically turn your air conditioner's setting into a few degrees cooler when necessary and can make a big difference in your electricity bill.

Minimise the use of kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans

Exhaust fans are good at extracting unpleasant smells in bathrooms and kitchens, but they also suck out a lot of hot air. So if possible, lessen the use of exhaust fans.

Bring out your winter outfit

One of the most effective ways to help you feel warmer indoors during the winter is to slip onto your winter outfits. Who says you can only dress up outside? So go get your winter sock and dress in layers to help keep you warm. During bedtime, you should also get your winter blankets ready and bring out your flannel sheets.

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These tips are most effective when done continuously and all together. Although it may not seem much at first, you'll eventually see how effective it can be to help your saving efforts. And if it's too late because winter is almost gone, you can always do this on the next winter's to come.