Each year, for the last several, I’ve tried to up my game a bit when it comes to saving on HVAC cooling costs.

The air conditioning and the amount that it’s needed is certainly the HVAC issue in this region. The heating in the HVAC is definitely not a big deal in this part of the country. Shoot, I don’t think my heat pump even comes on a dozen times over the winter for HVAC heating. Nope, it’s the HVAC cooling that dominates any of the heating and cooling conversations in the region. I always have made sure that the house is sealed up tight in order to maximize the efficiency of the HVAC unit. And thermostat control is simply a must if you’re going to seriously attempt any sort of savings on HVAC costs over the summer. Our summers are brutally hot. So it takes some creativity to squeeze out every little bit of savings on the cooling costs that I can. This year, I’m making sure that the direct sunlight heating is fully mitigated. I ordered some solar shades that completely negate any sort of direct sunlight heating. And I’m going to try to only cook on the grill this summer. Just not using the stove or the oven keeps me from heating up the house. And I put up a laundry line as well in the back. I’m going to do away with using the dryer which also heats up the house as much as I possibly can. All the little things end up being a big deal when it comes to saving on HVAC.

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