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HVAC Energy Saving Tips for Los Angeles Homeowners

40 years of serving Valley homeowners has taught us a lot about what actually reduces energy bills. Here are the proven, practical tips ECO recommends to every customer.

☀️ Summer: Keeping Cool for Less

  • Pre-cool your home: Set your AC to cool before the hottest part of the day (10am–3pm). Let the house get to 73°F by 9am, then maintain it — rather than trying to cool a 90°F interior in the afternoon.
  • Use ceiling fans: Fans make 78°F feel like 72°F through the wind chill effect. Set to counterclockwise in summer. This lets you run the AC 4° warmer without discomfort.
  • Block direct sun: Close blinds and curtains on west-facing windows in the afternoon. This alone can reduce cooling load by 10–15%.
  • Don't run heat-producing appliances during peak hours: Ovens, dryers, and dishwashers add significant heat. Run them in the morning or after sunset.
  • Change your filter monthly: A dirty filter makes your AC work 15% harder. In dusty Valley conditions, monthly checks are warranted.
  • Schedule a tune-up before summer: A clean, well-maintained system uses 15–20% less energy than a neglected one. Book a spring tune-up with ECO →

❄️ Winter: Heating Efficiently

  • Set back temperatures at night: Reduce to 65°F when sleeping. A 7–10°F setback for 8 hours saves about 10% on heating bills.
  • Use programmable scheduling: Program your thermostat to start warming 30 minutes before wake-up — don't just crank the heat when you wake up cold.
  • Seal drafts: Weather-strip doors and windows. A drafty home forces your furnace to run continuously. Sealing drafts can save 10–20% on heating.
  • Keep vents open: Closing vents to "save energy in unused rooms" actually increases system pressure and reduces efficiency. Keep all vents open.
  • Check furnace filter: Heating season means the filter needs checking every 2 months. Restricted airflow forces the furnace to run longer cycles.
  • Consider a heat pump: If your furnace is over 15 years old, a heat pump upgrade with current LADWP rebates may cost less than one year of gas bills. See rebate details →

Want Even Bigger Savings? Upgrade Your System.

A new high-efficiency system saves 30–40% on energy costs — plus available California rebates reduce the upfront cost significantly.

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