Controlling High Energy Costs
Summer Temperatures Cannot Be Controlled, But You Can Control Your Energy Usage!
With energy costs rising in the Ozarks, there are a variety of steps you can take to cut the expenses of cooling your home.
Your HVAC system uses more energy than any other appliance in your home, which inevitably shows up every month on your energy bill. Although summer temperatures cannot be controlled, there are ways to lower your energy usage.
Annual Maintenance
One step to control energy costs is to schedule annual maintenance checks to make sure your unit is running efficiently. Operating your HVAC system with dirty components can result in an unnecessary loss of efficiency and can damage your system. Scheduling routine maintenance on your HVAC system plays a vital role in ensuring your HVAC system is operating at peak performance. H-VAC & Central Plumbing makes scheduling maintenance easy, give us a call at (417)886-2808 to get started.
High Efficiency Cooling Equipment
If you’re in the market for a new cooling unit, consider purchasing a high efficiency model. They can help reduce your energy costs as well as conserve our natural resources. When selecting an air conditioner or heat pump, pay close attention to the SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). This is a measure of cooling efficiency for air conditioners. The higher the SEER, the higher the savings. The minimum SEER rating is 13.
Zoning
Zoning can drastically lower your heating costs. With zoning, you no longer have to pay
to heat or cool areas of your home that are rarely used. You won’t have to heat or cool the whole house just to make one room comfortable. Zoning divides your home into separate comfort areas, which are heated or cooled based on your needs.
Programmable Thermostats
Programmable or setback thermostats can make a big difference in energy consumption. These thermostats deliver maximum comfort, efficiency, and energy savings. Programmable thermostats are used to achieve the temperatures you want throughout your home. For example, if you’re going to be away, you can set the whole house at an energy-saving temperature to avoid heating or cooling an empty house.
To find out more about reducing your cooling costs, give H-VAC & Central Plumbing a call at (417)886-2808. After providing expert service in Southwest Missouri for over 30 years, H-VAC & Central Plumbing is ready to help you lower your energy costs this summer.