ENERGY SAVING PRODUCTS
 
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.
Some of the energy-saving products you should consider:
 
PROPERLY SIZED, HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACES AND AIR CONDITIONERS
Installing the right size equipment for the home is essential to getting the best performance and comfort.  Many homeowners believe that bigger is better when buying new heating and cooling equipment.  In reality, a system that's too large will not keep your home comfortable because of the frequent on/off cycling.  It will use more energy and shorten the equipment's life.  A system that's too small will be working too hard to cool your home.  Again, it will use more energy than needed and shorten the life of the equipment.  Installing a properly sized, high efficient furnace and air conditioner will save energy and insure your comfort.
 
PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS
A programmable thermostat is ideal for people who are away from home during set periods of time throughout the week.  Through proper use of pre-programmed settings, a programmable, night-setback thermostat can save you every year in energy costs for the average heating and cooling system.  The pre-programmed settings that come with qualified programmable thermostats are intended to deliver savings without sacrificing comfort.  Depending on your family's schedule, you can see significant savings by sticking to those settings or adjusting them as appropriate for your family.  The best thing about it is that you don't have to think about it; the thermostat does the thinking for you!
 
ZONING SYSTEMS
Why heat or cool rooms that your family seldom uses?   A perfect way to alleviate this energy-guzzling problem is to control the temperature room by room, zone by zone with the use of a zoning system.  Zoning is a very comfortable, energy-efficient way to enjoy the specific temperature you want in every room.  Not every person has the same personal comfort level.  Zoning is a way to help satisfy each member of the family.  Each member can have their own special climate zone.  Rather than installing seperate heating and cooling systems for each person or each area of your home, why not consider a zone system?
 
SOLAR ATTIC FANS
A hot attic acts like a giant radiator, transferring heat into your living spaces, sending utility bills and temperatures soaring.  A solar powered attic fan can reduce this heat buildup by displacing it with cooler air drawn in from intake vents, reducing cooling costs.  In addition, most of today's homes have insufficient ventilation and air exchange to reduce high humidity levels from everyday activities.  A solar powered attic fan can reduce moisture levels, reducing heating costs.  Solar fans run from sunup to sundown, keeping humidity and temperature levels from ever reaching high levels.  They cost nothing to operate.  They save heating and cooling costs, and they can prolong your roof's life! 
 
CONDENSER MISTERS
How would you like to save up to 30% on your cooling electric bill?  Condenser misters are attached to the top of your air conditioning unit.  When an ultra fine mist is released, it evaporates almost instantly.  This "flash evaporation" literally sucks heat out of the air, resulting in a subsantial drop in the air temperature around the unit (by as much as 30 degrees) that saves you money.   The mister creates a "Cool Zone" which keeps the air around your unit much cooler than the surrounding air.  Your air conditioner is able to transfer heat much more efficiently, increasing its Energy Efficiency Rating. 
 
ENERGY MONITORS
How would you like to see your electrical usage in real time for the purpose of managing your home's energy consumption and saving 10-20% on your electric bill?  Energy monitors are a simple, accurate way to monitor your home energy use.  The concept is simple:  if you can measure it, you can manage it!  With an energy monitor, you can tell how much electricity is being consumed every minute, how much money is spent every day, how much has been spent so far in your billing cycle, and what your electricity bill will be.  You can even see the cost of every electrical device in your home.  It's a great educational tool for children (and adults) in saving energy, money and the environment!
 

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