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Taking care of your heating and cooling system
It is never cheap to heat or cool your home but you can do things to reduce your heating and cooling bills. Apart from saving money you are also saving the environment. Just like cars and other polluting elements a heating and cooling system also leaves its carbon imprints harming the environment hence it is essential that we do something to reduce the impact to live in a healthy and green environment. Installing a programmable thermostat can help you reduce your energy bill. Though the upfront cost may sound to be a little high installing it will help you save in the long run. Once you install it you will be able to program the thermostat in such a manner that the heating and cooling unit will function at an energy saving temperature. Energy star is another criterion where you can save on your energy bill. If your heating and cooling requirements are large then it is recommended to install and higher star rated unit because such units will work more efficiently.
With the help of your thermostat you can also set it in such a way that it will work only when you are in the house. Making a few simple changes in your home will also help you to cut your energy bill. Insulate all the windows and doors, it will prevent hot or cooled air to escape thus ensuring efficient heating and cooling. Other areas where you often overlook to insulate are basement and attic; ensure that these areas are properly insulated so that you can save on energy cost.