10 Ways To Save Energy This Summer

It can get pretty hot this time of year in Dauphin, Perry, Cumberland and Northern York counties. And even though Best Price Oil is in the heating oil business, our goal is to help our customers save money. With that in mind, we wanted to share with you these 10 energy conservation tips to help you save money this summer.

1. Keep the coils of your central or window air conditioner free of dust and dirt.

2. Change or clean your air conditioning filter monthly during the cooling season to improve efficiency and extend the life of your air conditioner.

3. Install an attic fan - it can cool your attic by nearly 30 degrees!

4. Clear furniture away from air conditioning vents.

5. Cook on the outdoor grill to keep the cooking heat outside the home.

6. During the hot summer afternoons, avoid using appliances.

7. Install reflective window coatings to reflect heat away from your home.

8. During the day, block the heat from the sun by closing windows, doors, and curtains.

9. Plant shade trees due west of west windows. It could reduce your air conditioning bills by up to 25 percent!

10. Open windows on cool summer days and nights. A good rule of thumb is to open windows when the outside temperature is cooler than the inside of your house.

We’ll be back in your neighborhood come fall to deliver quality heating oil at the best price possible. In the meantime, if you have any questions about your home comfort, don’t hesitate to contact us or our parent company, SOC Energy, which offers comprehensive heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality solutions.