Another wave of hot weather is prompting SaskPower to connect with users around efficient maintenance of heating and cooling systems. Their tips are designed to help customers save energy and save money. 

  • Make sure both your furnace and air conditioner are working properly and have them inspected regularly by a licensed professional.

  • Heat or cool your home only when needed by investing in a programmable or smart thermostat (for every degree that air conditioning is lowered for an eight-hour period, customers could save up to two per cent on power costs).

  • Close all windows and doors tightly, and make sure that blinds and window coverings are closed during the daytime to keep the heat out.

  • Delay activities that produce heat and moisture, such as dishwashing or laundry, until later in the day or into the evening when temperatures are cooler.

Heating and cooling homes represents a significant portion of a customer’s power bill, and with extreme temperatures, every little bit can help. For more information on how customers can save on their power bill, visit saskpower.com/efficiency.