6 Tips to Get Your Heating & Cooling Energy Efficient!
1. Did you know that as much as half of the energy spend in the home goes to cooling and heating?! Step #1 is to start making smart, informed decisions about your house’s HVAC system.
2. Nearly half of you home’s energy bill goes towards heating and cooling. We recommend replacing any central air conditioning units that are 10 or more years old, for a high-efficiency model. It will end up cutting your cooling costs by 30%.
3. ENERGY STAR certified central air conditioners have a much higher energy efficiency ratio, this makes them about 14% more efficient than standard models. The higher the SEER, the greater the efficiency.
4. How do you know when it’s time to replace your system?
- When you are constantly calling your HVAC professional and your energy bills are increasing.
- If your heat pump or air conditioner is more than 10 years old.
- If your furnace is more than 15 years old.
5. Even though energy efficient products can be more expensive up front, what you end up saving in your energy bills, they pay themselves off in no time.
6. Making sure you maintain a proper maintenance plan you can keep your heating and cooling system working at peak efficiency. Ask your contractor about annual pre-season check-ups.