# HVAC Holiday Usage: How To Conserve Energy

- Link: https://alpscomfortair.com/hvac-holiday-usage-conserve-energy/
- Published: 2016-11-09T18:49:31+00:00
- Author: kathypuig

The holidays are synonymous with friends and family.⌊HVAC Holiday Usage⌉

As the holiday season quickly approaches, hosting parties during the sometimes-chilly
fall/winter nights in California will mean extra use of your HVAC system.

If you are hoping to conserve energy during the holidays, follow these tips for 
better energy consumption of your HVAC unit.

**HVAC Holiday Usage: Thermostat Settings**

** **When you constantly change your thermostat setting in your home, you may notice
your utility bills increase quickly over time.

For this reason, keeping your thermostat at a constant temperature will aid in keeping
your energy consumption down to a minimum.

If you have to travel this holiday season, keeping your thermostat down to around
60 degrees will help you conserve both money and energy throughout the end of the
year.

**HVAC Holiday Usage: Air Drafts**

** **Proper home maintenance is key to ensuring your home’s temperature level is
regulated throughout the year, regardless of the season.

Eliminating air drafts will ensure there is minimal to no heat/cooling loss as the
seasons change.

During the colder months, using weatherproof caulking around window seals and doors
is a great way to ensure energy loss is not an issue, saving you money over time.

**HVAC Holiday Usage: Use Your Existing Ceiling Fans**

** **Believe it or not, your ceiling fan can actually keep you warm during chilly
weather.

By running your fan clockwise, you will be able to circulate warm air that may be
trapped near your home’s ceiling.

There are plenty of ways to conserve energy and keep your wallet happy during the
holiday season, but first and foremost, proper HVAC maintenance is key.

Before you host your next holiday party, contact the experienced team at Alps to
ensure everything is running smoothly with your HVAC system at (714) 633-8892.