9 Ways Houston First Time Home Buyers Can Lower Their Energy Bill This Summer

Sep 13

Written By Diana

Design by Diana Walton- Houston First Time Home Buyer Specialist

Hello and welcome to Houston First Time Home Buyers Edition, formally First Home Houston (FHH), where we provide useful information to help Houston first time home buyers make the most informed decision when it comes to buying, decorating, and maintaining their first home.

Today were offering a few suggestions on how controlling your cooling bill may be a bit easier than you think during these continuing scorching summer days. Try these suggestions to help you stay cool while keeping your bill low, in addition to getting financial help, if you need it:

Replace your air filters to keep your AC from doing extra work.
Consider hiring a technician to perform a process called a Manual J, which calculates the amount of cooling output required for your home. Recent studies by the National Institute of Standards and Technology have shown that improper installation of HVAC equipment can lead to a 30% increase in energy use.
Check your evaporator coil and clean it when necessary.
Occasionally pass a stiff wire through the units drain channels.
Do remember to have your air condition serviced regularly. Currently, ninety percent of consumers wait until their HVAC systems break down before getting service, so said the president and CEO of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America.
You can also try installing ceiling fans, or smart thermostats.
If you are having financial difficulties paying your light bill, check your eligibility for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, to help pay your current and past-due electricity bills.
You can also contact your electricity provider to see what kind of assistance programs or services they might offer to help control cost.
In the end, the easiest way to lower your electricity costs is by using less of it.

Remember, higher electric rate does not always translate to high energy bill. It always comes down to how much you use. You will always pay less if you use less. As always, thank you so much for stopping by. As always, thank you so much for stopping by. Remember, if you are thinking of purchasing your first home, please contact us. We are here to help. We have been helping Houston first time home buyers since 2011 and we can help you. I hope you have an amazing day. Until next time...Diana