Over the last numerous months, I have noticed that my energy bill has been steadily decreasing, and normally, this wouldn’t be an issue except, I have not been consuming too much energy; First, I live alone, and I don’t have any unnecessary appliances or devices running in my home.
- I also keep my Heating, Ventilation & A/C unit set to 72 degrees during the day as this is the ideal temperature for the Summer that is recommended by the Department of Energy.
During the night, I lower that temperature to 77 degrees to ensure a comfortable night of sleep. I have been doing this for years and never noticed a spike in my energy bill. So, I am wondering if my Heating, Ventilation & A/C unit is consuming more energy than it did before! The unit is about 17 years old, and although it cools my dwelling with no troubles, I am wondering if it’s working harder than normal to keep up with the cooling. I got the Heating, Ventilation & A/C unit tested a few months ago, and the specialist did mention that I should consider replacing the unit soon. Typically, the type of Heating, Ventilation & A/C unit that I have has a lifespan of between 10 to 25 years… Good repair can keep the unit running, however of course weather is a factor as well. And lately, the weather has been warmer than usual, which means the a/c is cycling on more frequently. This means there is much more wear and tear on the system that is already old. The nice news is, I haven’t had any major troubles or malfunctions with the Heating, Ventilation & A/C unit, the signs are starting to become clear that I need to replace it soon.