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ENERGY SAVING TIPS
If your heating and cooling system is
over 10 years old, you're probably cheating yourself out of
energy and money. You could be paying 30-50% more in utility
costs than you should be. We can help you lower those bills
and make you more comfortable at the same time. Heating and
cooling your home uses more energy dollars than any other
system in your home. Typically, 44% of your utility bill
goes for heating and cooling. You can save money and
increase comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading your
equipment.
An energy-efficient furnace or air conditioner alone won't
have as great an impact on your energy bills as using the
whole house approach. By combining proper equipment,
upgrades and maintenance with appropriate thermostat
settings, insulation and weatherization, you can cut your
energy bills in half.
Heating Tips
•Set your thermostat as low as it is comfortable.
•Clean or replace your filters once a month.
•Clean registers as needed and make sure they're not blocked
by furniture or carpeting.
•Use household fans wisely. Turn them off as soon as they've
done their job.
•Keep drapes and shades open on south-facing windows during
the heating season to allow sunlight to enter your home.
Close them at night to reduce the chill.
•Close an unoccupied room and turn down the thermostat or
zone to that room.
Cooling Tips
•Set your thermostat as high as it is comfortable.
•Clean or replace your filters once a month.
•Set the fan speed on high except in very humid weather.
When it's humid, set the fan speed on low.
•Use ceiling fans to spread the cooled air more effectively.
•Don't place TVs or electrical appliances that generate heat
near your thermostats.
•Plant trees or shrubs to shade air conditioning units but
don't block the airflow. |
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