Spring Into Savings With These Energy Conservation Tips

Given its warmer weather and longer days, spring is an ideal time to focus on energy conservation. At Spring Brook Ice & Fuel, we're here to help you reduce your utility bills with simple yet effective energy conservation tips. By making a few small changes around the house, you can create a more comfortable living space while saving money and reducing your environmental footprint!

Spring Brook’s Top Five Tips for Warm Weather Energy Efficiency

As we transition into spring and temperatures begin to rise, consider incorporating these energy conservation tips into your routine:

1. Switch the Direction of Your Ceiling Fans

During warmer seasons, switching the direction of your ceiling fans to counterclockwise circulates colder air throughout your home, rather than pushing warmer air that’s risen to the ceiling back down. In turn, your home is kept cooler while taking a bit of the pressure off of your cooling system. It’s as simple as flipping a small switch near the fan’s motor, at the base of its blades!

2. Cook Your Meals Outside

During the spring and summer, nothing warms your home more than your oven. To help lower the temperature in your home and conserve the energy required by your cooling system, consider cooking your meals outside when possible. During spring’s beautiful weather, what better way to spend time with your friends and family than grilling!

3. Change Your Air Filter

As you begin turning on the A/C for the first time this year, take a look at your air filter to check whether it needs to be cleaned or replaced. Not only does a dirty air filter negatively impact your home’s indoor air quality, but it causes your cooling system to work harder.

4. Install Reflective Window Tinting

As the sun beats on your home throughout spring and summer’s longer days, its indoor temperatures rise significantly, causing your cooling system to run more often. To reduce the effects of the sun’s heat on your home’s cooling, consider installing reflective window tinting—especially on south-facing windows.

5. Open Windows in the Evenings

Spring’s notorious warm days and colder nights create the perfect opportunity to take advantage of energy-free cooling during the evenings. As the sun begins to set, consider opening a few windows throughout your house to let some of that cool air in!
 

Interested in learning more ways you can improve your home’s energy efficiency to take advantage of lower utility bills? Contact us today for more information!