If you’re shopping for a new air conditioner, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. But one factor you’ll want to pay special attention to is the SEER rating. The SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating is a metric that measures how much cooling a system puts out for each unit of energy it consumes. The more …
Save Money on New HVAC Equipment with Federal Tax Credits
HVAC systems are a significant investment. One way to help make your investment more affordable is to take advantage of government tax credits that are still available. These tax credits are offered to encourage home owners to upgrade to more energy efficient systems that will help conserve energy and reduce pollution. The following federal tax credits are available for qualified …
Improve Energy Efficiency and Comfort with Multi-Stage and Zoned HVAC Systems
We’re all looking for ways to conserve energy and save on our utility bills. If you’re building a new home or replacing your HVAC system, zoned and multi-stage HVAC systems offer great opportunities to improve both efficiency and comfort. The vast majority of homes currently use a single-stage HVAC system. When this system is running, it runs only at full …
You’re Closing Rooms to Conserve Energy? You Could Be Opening Yourself to Trouble
It makes intuitive sense that if you close off rooms during the winter, you will be heating a smaller amount of your home and therefore saving money. Unfortunately, listening to your intuition here could be setting you up for some unexpected results. As it turns out, closing rooms to conserve energy may actually increase the energy used by your HVAC …
Tankless Water Heaters: The Right Choice For Your Home?
It’s always important to try to save energy. And there are all sorts of things you can do to reduce energy costs, from cutting down your energy usage to buying more energy-efficient appliances. But one of the biggest producers of energy is your water heater. Replacing your conventional storage-tank water heater with a tankless water heater can help reduce that energy consumption. …
Lower Your Cooling Load For Leaner Utility Bills
Summers in Kansas City can be long, hot and humid, but lowering your cooling load can take the sting out of high electric bills. The cooling load refers to how much heat your cooling system has to remove from your home in order to reach the temperature at which you’re comfortable. When you seal the air leaks, add insulation, take …
The EnergyGuide Label: Read It, Use It
If you’re in the market for a new heating and cooling system for your home, make sure you’re aware of the EnergyGuide label that comes with all new HVAC equipment, including air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, water heaters and boilers. Being an educated consumer means knowing how to read this common yellow label so you can choose the right HVAC …
Annual Service — Get The Most From Your HVAC System Year Round For The Life Of The System
Did you know that heating and cooling your air consumes roughly half of your entire household’s energy usage? Needless to say, you need to get the most out of your system all year if you want to keep your energy bills under control. Whether your air conditioner is new or old, it needs to be serviced annually if you want …
Heat Pump Operation — 3 Key Components
The three primary components of heat pump operation include the outdoor condenser/compressor, the indoor blower and the thermostat. An air-source heat pump, the most common variety, is an energy-efficient way to cool and heat homes. A well-maintained heat pump can achieve 300 percent efficiency for heating (meaning it will provide three times more heat energy than the electricity it takes …
3 Ways You Can Reduce Energy Costs At Home While Away On Vacation
If you’re planning a trip this summer, consider these tips to reduce energy costs. You’ll save money and leave your home with greater confidence. Besides unplugging the electronics before you leave and turning down the water heater, make sure you tend to your A/C or heat pump before you go.
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