This $50 HVAC move could save you $500 a year on energy bills

When your energy bill spikes, it’s easy to blame the thermostat, the weather or the utility company. That said, sometimes the issue is much smaller — your HVAC system may not be getting enough airflow. Simply replacing dirty air filters can help your system work better, and the best part? It’s a $50 solution. It sounds simple, but poor airflow can force your HVAC system to run longer, work harder and use more energy than it needs to. According to American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), a national residential HVAC and home services company, poor HVAC airflow can make rooms feel uncomfortable, cause heating and cooling cycles to run longer and increase energy use. The fix really can be as simple as a new filter. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that routinely replacing or cle