Excess HVAC runtime
Heat gain from the attic, ducts, windows and leakage keeps the system running through the hottest hours.
Diagnostics
Why is my electric bill so high?
A high bill is a runtime problem. Something is making your equipment work longer than it should, and it is almost never one single thing. We look at where energy enters and leaves the house before recommending anything you have to pay for.
Every recommendation traces back to something we measured.
Likely causes
What's usually behind it
Duct losses
Air conditioned at real cost is delivered into an attic instead of a bedroom.
Envelope leakage
Gaps at the top plate, chases, penetrations and attic access let conditioned air out continuously.
Equipment efficiency
Older or poorly maintained systems consume more electricity for every unit of cooling delivered.
Thermostat and control strategy
Setback schedules, humidity control and fan settings all change monthly consumption.
What we check
- Recent utility usage patterns you provide
- HVAC runtime and equipment efficiency
- Attic insulation and air-leakage pathways
- Duct condition and estimated losses
- Window orientation and solar exposure
- Humidity levels and control strategy
Improvements that resolve it
- Air sealing and insulation improvements first, where they pay back best
- Duct sealing and airflow correction
- High-efficiency HVAC replacement sized to the corrected load
- Thermostat and humidity-control strategy
- Planning for future solar or storage once the load is reduced
Related solutions
Where the fix comes from
Questions
Common questions
How much will I save?
We do not publish savings percentages we cannot document for your specific home. The assessment identifies the largest measurable drivers and explains what each improvement is expected to change and why.
Should I add solar first?
Reducing the load usually comes first. Generating power to run an inefficient house is more expensive than making the house need less.
Next step
Find out what's actually happening in your home
Request your free Home Energy & Comfort Assessment, or call 844-345-2335.
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