Save Energy,
Save Money
Replacing old cooling and heating equipment with
more efficient, ENERGY STAR qualified equipment
is one way to save energy and money. However,
your home's heating and cooling equipment is
part of a larger system. Heating and cooling
your home smartly can include properly
maintaining your existing equipment, using a
programmable thermostat, finding and sealing air
leaks, tightening up your ducts, and more.
Repair or Replace?
Changing out old cooling and heating equipment
with ENERGY STAR qualified models can cut your
annual energy costs by 20%. Remember that
getting the proper size and a quality
installation is essential to getting the most
from your new equipment. Learn more about each
cooling and heating product by contacting us.
Maintain your Equipment: A Checklist
Just as a tune-up for your car can improve your
gas mileage, a yearly tune-up of your heating
and cooling system can improve efficiency and
comfort.
Use a Programmable Thermostat
Use an ENERGY STAR qualified model to adjust the
temperature of your home when you are home or
away. With proper use of the four pre-programmed
temperature settings, you can save about $100
each year in energy costs.
Duct Sealing
It's common to find gaps between duct joints,
whether a home is new or old. Seal and insulate
ducts that are exposed in areas such as your
attic or crawlspace to improve your system's
efficiency and your own comfort.
Consider a More Efficient Ceiling Fan
Upgrade to a more energy-efficient ceiling fan.
ENERGY STAR qualified models are up to 50% more
energy-efficient than conventional fans, with
the most potential energy savings coming from
those that include lighting. In the winter, set
your fan to turn in the clockwise direction to
help efficiently distribute warm air throughout
your room.
Help Protect the Environment
Individual actions at home add up to a lot
of pollution prevention. If just one in ten households bought
ENERGY STAR heating and cooling products, the change would keep
over 17 billion pounds of pollution out of the air.
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