Spring is in full swing, and summer is right around the corner. With your total energy savings in mind, we have a variety of tips to help you reduce your energy bills and usage without sacrificing your New Jersey or New York home comfort. Read these tips and like us on Facebook to stay up to date on more energy- and money-saving ideas!
1. Get a Programmable Thermostat
Programmable thermostats are a lifesaver when it comes to energy usage. You can set your thermostat to slow down your HVAC equipment when you’re asleep or away, automatically reducing energy usage and saving you money. Plus, it’s a tiny investment that packs a big punch when it comes to savings.
2. Use a Ceiling Fan in Conjunction with A/C
What many homeowners don’t know is that changing the fan direction during the summer is crucial to dispersing cool air throughout your home. Be sure to set your fan to a counterclockwise direction during the warmer months of the year for maximum home comfort.
3. Plan Meals Wisely
Cooking outside (or not at all—sandwiches, we’re looking at you!) is a great way to reduce your summer cooling bills. Instead of making your cooling system work overtime to cool a house heated by an oven, grill on the barbecue or make no-cook meals like salads and wraps.
4. Schedule an Oil Delivery
A full oil tank is more resistant to corrosion and damage caused by condensation. To protect your oil tank and reduce the risk of needing repairs come fall, the answer is simple—schedule a heating oil delivery with Charity Oil. The fuller your tank is, the less room there is for condensation to collect and rust to form. Besides, you’ll enjoy low pricing and have oil for the fall!
5. Be Aware of Window Treatments
It’s always nice to soak up the sun, but be aware of the temperature outside when opening the blinds in your home. Too much exposure to sunlight will heat your home quickly, trapping hot air inside. Close your curtains during the hottest hours of the day and check seals on your windows to save significantly on your annual cooling bills.
Contact Charity Oil today if you’re in the need of an oil delivery for your NY or NJ home! For each delivery, we donate five cents per gallon to your choice of the local or national charities we support. Click here to place your oil delivery request in seconds.