There is no question that living in Miami Beach real estate can be hot, in more ways than one. Unfortunately, it isn’t ideal to be living in the outrageous heat over the summertime, especially when your energy costs go through the roof. Fortunately, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty can give you some fantastic advice on saving a few bucks on your electric bill.

First and foremost, every Miami Beach real estate owner needs to be conscious of what he or she does with the thermostat. Whenever possible, raise it a bit. There is no need to keep the temperature at 69 degrees if everyone is comfortable at 74. Experts from Florida Power & Light predict a 3 to 5% savings off a home’s monthly bill with each degree a thermostat is raised.

At the same time, there is no reason to spend hundreds cooling off empty space when everybody is at work for 8 hours a day. Rumors often circulate that it costs just as much money to turn off and on your air conditioning to cool off a home for sale in Miami Beach as it would to keep it on all day. But that’s simply not true.

It’s also vital to realize that when you set a thermostat, that’s the temperature you want. If you get up in the middle of the night and feel warm, do not blast your AC to 68 degrees, even if it takes a while for your property to cool off. Setting it lower will not make your air conditioning work faster. You spend a bundle on energy costs, and you’ll probably wake up with the shivers.

Fortunately for your bank account, there is more than one way to skin a cat. Despite the summer heat in South Florida, you can still keep your property nice and cool without paying an arm and a leg in electric fees. For starters, rely on fans. Place one on the ceiling, as well as one on your desk or countertop.

Next, you should close all windows and maybe even purchase window coverings that stop the sun’s rays from sneaking into your home. If there are any holes or crack in them, seal them up with caulk. You can invest in a window awning too. It is also smart to keep your place nice and shaded by closing all the window shades and blinds. If a room is not being used, close the vents. That way, the cool air will be used in places that it’s needed the most, like the bedrooms and the kitchen.

It is also wise to wait until the sun goes down to perform any heat-producing tasks around your Miami Beach luxury home, like doing a load of laundry or running the dishwasher. When you do run the dishwasher, rely on the shortest cycle. Your dishes will still get clean.

Regardless of the Florida humidity in the summer, it is still a spectacular place to settle down and begin your career, start a family, or spend your retirement in the sunshine.

 

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty serves 19 counties throughout Florida with over 40 locations and approximately 1,800 Sales Professionals. The full-service brokerage company, founded in 1999, is a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and is a franchise member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ network, one of the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name. The company offers residential and commercial services as well as seasonal rentals, property management, REO & Foreclosures, corporate relocations, referral services, title, home service plans, and personal concierge services. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty ranks in the Top 10 in the network among 42,000 Sales Professionals, 1,200 offices throughout 47 states. The company is the overall No. 1 fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids Foundation, having generated more than $3.37 million since 2001. Visit www.BHHSFloridaRealty.com.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, a wholly-owned subsidiary of WCI Communities, has over 39 locations and more than 1,650 real estate sales professionals and team members serving 17 counties throughout Florida.
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