How Weather Can Help You Save on Your Electric Bill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – It’s no secret that hot and cold days can increase your energy bill. When temperatures are comfortable, there are simple ways to save.

The last few weeks have been great weather wise here in the Midstate. On days when the weather is nice and it’s not too hot or too cold, you can save on your electricity bill.

Heating and cooling your home accounts for the majority of your energy consumption. If you can find ways to not use your central air conditioning, when the weather is on your side, it can save you a lot of money.

When you experience extreme temperatures, hot or cold, your central air will work longer and will also run more frequently. Temperatures between 50° and 80° generally require less energy.

When the weather is nice and comfortable, opening your windows and/or turning on the fan can be used as a substitute for running central air conditioning. If you use your fan, you can switch to a setting depending on the season.

Ceiling fans can operate as low or high pressure in the atmosphere. Low pressure rotates counterclockwise. If your fan is set to spin in this direction, air is forced downward, creating a cooling effect. It is ideal for your fan to rotate counterclockwise when temperatures are hot.

In winter, when temperatures are cold, rotating your fan clockwise forces warm air trapped toward the ceiling to be pushed outward. This can help distribute warm air evenly and prevent your central air from turning on frequently.

Likewise, opening your windows on days when it’s too hot inside and nice outside can also reduce your energy use by keeping the temperature below where your air conditioning would be on.

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