3 Tips To Help Homeowners Celebrate Earth Day

Easy Eco-Friendly Practices

Earth Day rolls around every spring, and people recommit to focusing on being more environmentally friendly. For homeowners that are looking for ideas, local Ruston HVAC contractors have tips to help. Being more eco-friendly can take many shapes, but it usually means taking steps to lower energy consumption and maximize the efficiency of different appliances around the home. Some of the simplest ways to do this involve easy steps that can help homeowners be more green and help them save money in the process. 

This Earth Day, celebrate nature by taking steps to be more eco-friendly and watch the financial savings add up all summer long. 

Open Up the Windows for Fresh Air

Springtime in Ruston is one of the best times of year to take advantage of passive temperature control of the home and enjoyable outdoor temperatures. Temperatures are mild and cool breezes help purify the air inside of the home. Indoor air quality is always lower inside a home than the air outdoors. Taking advantage of the fresh air means that homeowners can get all of the dust-laden and stagnant air built up over the winter and bring in the fresh scents of spring. 

Along with getting the fresh air from outside, homeowners will likely reduce their AC bills during the spring. Outdoor temperatures in the spring are very enjoyable, so why not just bring them inside? To take advantage of this, be sure to adjust the thermostat accordingly to prevent AC equipment from cycling. 

Add Some Indoor Plants

Another way to welcome the outdoors inside the home is to pick up a few plants. Indoor plants help purify the air and give occupants of a home a sense of calm and wellness. For people looking to bring some plants indoors, be sure to research types of plants that do well indoors and in containers. 

Check to make sure the window that the plant will be near will fulfill the light requirements of the plants. Additionally, be sure to be diligent about watering indoor plants. Indoor plants shouldn’t be of a variety that needs frequent watering. Frequent watering can allow mold to grow in potting soil and invite insects to live in the soil medium. 

Change AC Filters and Schedule an AC Tune-up

Spring is a great time to give some attention to an AC system. While the spring temperatures are enjoyable, they will soon give way to summer temperatures that will require the AC to work hard to keep homes cool. During spring cleaning, homeowners should remember to change their clogged AC filters and schedule an AC tune-up from a qualified professional. 

The benefits of keeping clean filters and having AC tune-ups are:

• Reduced repair costs due to better maintenance
• Lower bills because of greater efficiency
• Increased comfort
• Equipment will last longer

Home maintenance is such an essential part of spring cleaning. Make sure to get AC maintenance before the cooling season starts. 

About Albritton Service Co

Albritton Service Co has been serving the electrical and HVAC needs of Ruston, LA for nearly 40 years. As a family-owned and operated company, they take pride in giving their customers honest and personable service. Their emergency service is always available for residential and commercial customers. Call now for indoor air quality services!

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