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Frequently Asked Questions of Heating and Cooling
Fort Collins
Q: Can I repair an HVAC system that is older than 7 years and runs regularly.
A: Even if your system is still working, relying on the sort of system in your home today, you might recoup your
investment in a new system in as little as 3 years suggests Heating and Cooling Fort Collins. That does not suggest
that your system definitely has to be changed. Heating and cooling systems have made remarkable gains in
performance over the previous 5 years, so if you have an older system, it is worth taking a look at whether it would
make good sense to go on and upgrade now.
Q: Can installing a programmable thermostat conserve money?
A: It's a fact that a programmable thermostat will conserve you money.
Programmable thermostats adjust the temperature level instantly
throughout the day, saving you as much as 33 % on heating costs and up
to 15-to-25 % on cooling.
The US Department of Energy states that
A common misconception associated with thermostats is that a furnace
works harder than normal to warm the space back to a comfortable
temperature after the thermostat has been set back, resulting in little or
no savings. In fact, as soon as your house drops below its normal
temperature, it will lose energy to the surrounding environment more
slowly. The lower the interior temperature, the slower the heat loss. So the longer your house remains at the lower
temperature, the more energy you save, because your house has lost less energy than it would have at the higher
temperature. The same concept applies to raising your thermostat setting in the summer -- a higher interior
temperature will slow the flow of heat into your house, saving energy on air conditioning. (read more...)
Keep in mind that where you put your programmable thermostat is additionally vital for it to work successfully. If
your thermostat is placed in an area that gets direct sunlight, heat from a restroom or kitchen, a drafty location, it
could cause you to over (or under) use your HVAC system. Try to put the thermostat in a central area where the
temperature level is relatively constant with the rest of the house.
Q: What is a tune-up?
A: A tune-up is when an HVAC system expert checks the crucial parts of your system and makes adjustments to the
system to keep it operating efficiently. Heating and Cooling Fort Collins generally will check the following:
•Check carbon monoxide emission.
•Check gas valve, lines and hookups for leakages.
•Check burners and heat exchangers.
•Inspect visible duct work and flue pipe for cracks.
•Check device for peak performance (readjust if required).
•Inspect in the house blower wheel and motor and record amp draw.
•Inspect crankcase heating system.
•Inspect device wiring and electrical detach.
•Inspect ignition system and assembly.
•Check and calibrate thermostat.
Q: What are advantages of equipment with variable speed fans?
A: Variable speed fans operate on a basic concept: they have the ability to spin at various rates relying on the cooling
and heating demands of your house. Usually, they operate at lower rates, providing a steady, dependable stream of
warm or cool air to your house. When conditions become more extreme, the fan speed increases so that the system
can fulfill increased demand, assuring that on even the hottest days or coldest nights, your convenience demands
will be met. Older systems merely switch on or off. More recent, variable rate systems lower your utility costs by just
making use of the energy had to heat or cool your house at any given time.
Q: When does duct work require replaced?
A: Industry experts approximate that as many as 70% of all homes with central air have actually improperly set up
duct work. Ducts that are not appropriately secured or insulated fail to obtain the hot or cool air where you desire it
efficiently, for that reason costing you cash. Before you buy a new system, see to it an HVAC professional checks
your ducts and includes particular recommendations in their proposal to you. This can generally be done for
complimentary as part of your in-home quote. Do not spend the cash on a new, super-efficient system unless you
are sure those efficiency gains will not be lost by inadequate duct work.
Q: Do larger HVAC systems work better?
A: No, you don't want your air conditioner to be too big. Air
conditioning unit manage the convenience level in your house
by cooling the air and by eliminating moisture. A large air
conditioner can cool your house faster, however it will utilize
more energy and will not remove moisture sufficiently. In
addition, your existing duct work could not be able to support
the air flow of a bigger system.
A device that is too big for your house will have brief run
cycles. It can take only a brief time to cool the air, however the
device shuts off previously enough air blows around the indoor
coil where moisture condenses into water and drains from
your system. Excessive moisture left in the air could bring
about mold and mildew problems. These short run cycles
additionally mean your system begins and stops more
frequently which uses more energy and triggers a great deal of wear and tear. An air conditioning unit operates
more effectively during long term cycles.
The same is true with furnace. A large heating system could warm your home quicker, however it uses more fuel
and causes greater temperature level swings in the home.
Q: What identifies if I have to change instead of fix my device?
A: If your device is 7 years old or older, requires regular repair works or stops working, fails to heat or cool locations
of your home, runs excessively or regularly switches on and off, or produces high utility costs, it could be more cost-
effective to replace your existing system says Heating and Cooling Fort Collins.
Q: What is the typical life span of a system?
A: Most systems have a lifetime of 10 to 20 years. As your devices gets older, its effectiveness can decrease
considerably. You could see that it gets noisier and needs repairs more frequently. When an unit begins to reveal its
age, you have two options-- You can upgrade the system or change it. Since cooling and heating technologies
improve in time, a new system made with newer, more energy-efficient devices makes sense, specifically if your
system is 7 or more years old.
Q: What is the proper size of a cooling device?
A: Using an ARI manual J. This allows you to see the demands as to the instructions of the doors and windows. It
reveals various load needs for a different positioning of the home. The calculations are the same for the north as for
the southerly states with one exception. The sunlight states ought to be calculated utilizing 105F degrees as the
background temperature level.
Energy Star offers the following information on figuring out which size unit is best for your cooling needs:
1.Determine the square footage of the area to be cooled using the following formulas:
•For square and rectangular rooms, multiply the length of the area by its width
•For a triangular area, multiply the length of the area by the width and divide by 2
Most rooms can be further divided into these basic shapes to determine the square footage.
If the shape of your room is other than square or rectangular, ask your sales associate to help you determine
the square footage.
2.Using the square footage and the chart below, determine the correct cooling capacity. Cooling capacity is
measured in British thermal units (BTUs) per hour.
3.Make any adjustments for the following circumstances:
•If the room is heavily shaded, reduce capacity by 10 percent.
•If the room is very sunny, increase capacity by 10 percent.
•If more than two people regularly occupy the room, add 600 BTUs for each additional person.
•If the unit is used in a kitchen, increase capacity by 4,000 BTUs.
•Consider where you install the unit. If you are mounting an air conditioner near the corner of a room, look
for a unit that can send the airflow in the right direction. (read more...)
Q: My air-conditioning quit cooling, what can I do?
A: A lot of issues with air conditioning are caused by dirt. Dirty outside coil can cause the head pressure to go high.
On a hot day the Freon can rupture a gap in the system, causing a compressor to fail, triggering an electrical breaker
to trip then fail. Keep the outside coils as clean as possible. Keep plants from growing against the finned area, keep
the exhaust pathway without obstructions. The inside coil is an additional story. An unclean inside coil can trigger
the coil to ice over and the flow of air is decreased. When this happens the ice gets thicker and the air at some point
quits completely. The major cause of dirty inside coils is not altering the filter often enough.
Q: What preventative maintenance should I do?
A: With the appropriate attention, cooling and heating systems could keep you comfy year-round. Heat pumps and
oil-fired heaters and central heating boilers require an annual professional tune-up. Gas-fired equipment, on the
other hand, burns cleaner and could be serviced every other year. A close assessment will discover cracks, soot,
corrosion, rot, rusty electrical contacts and frayed wires. In furnace (forced-air) and boiler (hot-water) systems, the
examination ought to additionally cover the chimney, duct work or pipes, dampers or valves, blower or pump,
registers or radiators, the fuel line, and the gas meter or oil tank - along with every part of the heating system or
boiler itself.
Next, the system should be wiped out a full heating cycle to guarantee that it has lots of combustion air and chimney
draft. Lastly, cleaning the burner and heat exchanger to get rid of soot and various other crud will prevent such
buildup from restraining smooth operation. For the burner, effectiveness depends upon adjusting the flame to the
right size and color, readjusting the flow of gas, or changing the fuel filter in an oil-fired system. A check of the heat
pump might want to include an assessment of the compressor, fan, in the house and outside coils, and refrigerant
lines. In the house and outside coils must be cleaned, and the refrigerant pressure should be examined.
Q: What does the air handler do for my system?
A: An air handler circulates conditioned air produced by cooling and heating devices throughout your house. Along
with the air handler, it is easy to filter, humidify or dehumidify the air stream as required.
Q: How can I take care of rooms that are too hot or cool?
A: There are a range of reasons for air movement troubles. Often the problems are due to a dirty filter, coil, and/or
blower which lead to reduced air flow travelling through the air handler and causing the air to in the external
branches of the duct system. From time to time the duct work comes loose and a minor reattachment repair can fix
the trouble. In a great deal of cases, there are duct design problems. Solutions can range from some easy air
balancing to replacement of ducts to advanced environment control systems such as an area system.
Q: When is it time to change a furnace?
A: Furnaces ultimately wear similar to anything else. A professional HVAC service technician will see specific
indications that tell them your heater is breaking says Fort Collins Heating and Air. Some of those symptoms are:
•Regular pilot light failures.
•Delayed ignition.
•Yellow flame or seesawing flame.
•Excessive soot or corrosion.
•Too much or inadequate heat.
•The odor of sulfur or burnt eggs.
Frequently, equipment owners start considering replacing their units when the regularity and expenses of repairs
become a larger headache than the cost of replacing the unit.
Q: Which method should ceiling fans turn?
A: Keep in mind that warm air rises to the top and cool air settles on all-time low. Air settles in layers from warm at
the top to cool at the bottom, if laid off at equilibrium. These referrals depend on the height and size of the space,
the season, and the task occurring in the space.
In the winter season.
Set the fan to run counterclockwise (reverse; this looks clockwise as you are looking up). This will redirect the warm
air from the ceiling and down the walls and into the home where the people in fact are says Heating and Cooling
Fort Collins CO. In a residence, you would run the fan at a low speed so that you do not in fact cool the warm air
that you are moving downward. If you have a high ceiling, or are attempting to warm a hall or a church, you could
wish to raise the fan rate so that the warm air will reach the home as long as the fan rate does not create an
unwanted downdraft at the individuals below.
In the summer.
In a room of regular height (8 - 10 ft), you should operate your fan so that it turns clockwise (this looks
counterclockwise as you are looking up), causing a more directed downdraft, specifically with the fan running
slightly quicker. This triggers a wind-chill effectdue to the fact that the skin evaporates small quantities of water
from the sweat glands and therefore provides cooling through the skin's area. However, the air is only moved
however not cooled! You may discover that you can turn your thermostat down a degree or two and save even more
money on energy costs. The air blowing down won't really cool the room though, so you might want to turn the fan
off when there are no people (or animals) in the space.
Q: How often should air filters be changed?
A: All of the air in your house circulates and re-circulates with the same filter affixeded to your in the house device.
Created to eliminate dirt particles to keep the air you breathe clean, filters become obstructed, causing your system
to work less effectively and costing you more to operate it. If left unchanged long enough, your system could fail
completely.
It also depends where you live-- what the air pollution levels are in your location, and what kinds of pollutants you
have inside your home.
One should a minimum of check the filter every 30 days and change it if essential. If clean, check at least every 45
days. If a central air conditioning and heating system is utilized routinely, the filter must be changed at least once a
year.
A filter change costs a few dollars, but it is the most vital thing you can do to stay clear of issues later. If you let it go,
the blower motor works harder, reducing its life or your evaporator coil can become clogged, obstructing air
movement and causing it to start icing up; this can cost hundreds of dollars to fix.
If you smoke in your home, have inside pets, or a large quantity of traffic in your house, inspect the filter once a
week. The outside environment should be thought about, because dust storms and high contamination areas do
affect the filter too.
Q: Should I be worried about Indoor Air Quality?
A: According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), your exposure to air pollutants can be up to 100 times
greater indoors than outdoors.
Q: How can I reduce my energy costs?
A: Here are some suggestions that could help you lower your energy costs:
Upgrade to a high-efficiency system - Swapping your old, ineffective air conditioning system for a high-efficiency
one could cut electrical power costs by up to one-third. Schedule a FREE in-home assessment with one of our HVAC
professionals to get a quote revealing how much you could conserve by upgrading to a high efficiency system.
Adjust the temperature - Typically, adjusting temperature levels 5-- 8 degrees (down in winter, up in summer
season) could help save energy if you're going to be away from the house for several hours.
Install ceiling fans-- Change the instructions of air movement on your ceiling fans. In the summertime, the blades
must run in a counter-clockwise direction. In the winter season, the blades should operate in a clockwise direction
helping to push the warm air from the ceiling down into the space.
Have yearly upkeep done-- Tuning up your cooling system each spring and your heating system each autumn will
help guarantee each operates at peak efficiency and could help you recognize and fix any potential issues before a
breakdown occurs.
Don't obstruct vents in well-used spaces-- Keep your supply and return air vents without items like blinds,
carpetings or furniture so your air conditioning unit can operate successfully and there is even, cool air distribution.
Close vents in less-used rooms-- By closing the vents, you will not be spending cash cooling rooms that are used
less.
Install a programmable thermostat-- A programmable thermostat enables you to manage your house's temperature
level when you're away or asleep. For every degree you lower your thermostat for seven hours per day, you can
conserve about one percent on your heating costs.
Don't forget to check out our services page and other useful information and tips in our blog too!

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Heating and cooling fort collins faq

  • 1. Frequently Asked Questions of Heating and Cooling Fort Collins Q: Can I repair an HVAC system that is older than 7 years and runs regularly. A: Even if your system is still working, relying on the sort of system in your home today, you might recoup your investment in a new system in as little as 3 years suggests Heating and Cooling Fort Collins. That does not suggest that your system definitely has to be changed. Heating and cooling systems have made remarkable gains in performance over the previous 5 years, so if you have an older system, it is worth taking a look at whether it would make good sense to go on and upgrade now. Q: Can installing a programmable thermostat conserve money? A: It's a fact that a programmable thermostat will conserve you money. Programmable thermostats adjust the temperature level instantly throughout the day, saving you as much as 33 % on heating costs and up to 15-to-25 % on cooling. The US Department of Energy states that A common misconception associated with thermostats is that a furnace works harder than normal to warm the space back to a comfortable temperature after the thermostat has been set back, resulting in little or no savings. In fact, as soon as your house drops below its normal temperature, it will lose energy to the surrounding environment more slowly. The lower the interior temperature, the slower the heat loss. So the longer your house remains at the lower temperature, the more energy you save, because your house has lost less energy than it would have at the higher temperature. The same concept applies to raising your thermostat setting in the summer -- a higher interior temperature will slow the flow of heat into your house, saving energy on air conditioning. (read more...) Keep in mind that where you put your programmable thermostat is additionally vital for it to work successfully. If your thermostat is placed in an area that gets direct sunlight, heat from a restroom or kitchen, a drafty location, it could cause you to over (or under) use your HVAC system. Try to put the thermostat in a central area where the temperature level is relatively constant with the rest of the house. Q: What is a tune-up? A: A tune-up is when an HVAC system expert checks the crucial parts of your system and makes adjustments to the system to keep it operating efficiently. Heating and Cooling Fort Collins generally will check the following: •Check carbon monoxide emission. •Check gas valve, lines and hookups for leakages. •Check burners and heat exchangers. •Inspect visible duct work and flue pipe for cracks. •Check device for peak performance (readjust if required). •Inspect in the house blower wheel and motor and record amp draw. •Inspect crankcase heating system. •Inspect device wiring and electrical detach. •Inspect ignition system and assembly. •Check and calibrate thermostat. Q: What are advantages of equipment with variable speed fans? A: Variable speed fans operate on a basic concept: they have the ability to spin at various rates relying on the cooling and heating demands of your house. Usually, they operate at lower rates, providing a steady, dependable stream of
  • 2. warm or cool air to your house. When conditions become more extreme, the fan speed increases so that the system can fulfill increased demand, assuring that on even the hottest days or coldest nights, your convenience demands will be met. Older systems merely switch on or off. More recent, variable rate systems lower your utility costs by just making use of the energy had to heat or cool your house at any given time. Q: When does duct work require replaced? A: Industry experts approximate that as many as 70% of all homes with central air have actually improperly set up duct work. Ducts that are not appropriately secured or insulated fail to obtain the hot or cool air where you desire it efficiently, for that reason costing you cash. Before you buy a new system, see to it an HVAC professional checks your ducts and includes particular recommendations in their proposal to you. This can generally be done for complimentary as part of your in-home quote. Do not spend the cash on a new, super-efficient system unless you are sure those efficiency gains will not be lost by inadequate duct work. Q: Do larger HVAC systems work better? A: No, you don't want your air conditioner to be too big. Air conditioning unit manage the convenience level in your house by cooling the air and by eliminating moisture. A large air conditioner can cool your house faster, however it will utilize more energy and will not remove moisture sufficiently. In addition, your existing duct work could not be able to support the air flow of a bigger system. A device that is too big for your house will have brief run cycles. It can take only a brief time to cool the air, however the device shuts off previously enough air blows around the indoor coil where moisture condenses into water and drains from your system. Excessive moisture left in the air could bring about mold and mildew problems. These short run cycles additionally mean your system begins and stops more frequently which uses more energy and triggers a great deal of wear and tear. An air conditioning unit operates more effectively during long term cycles. The same is true with furnace. A large heating system could warm your home quicker, however it uses more fuel and causes greater temperature level swings in the home. Q: What identifies if I have to change instead of fix my device? A: If your device is 7 years old or older, requires regular repair works or stops working, fails to heat or cool locations of your home, runs excessively or regularly switches on and off, or produces high utility costs, it could be more cost- effective to replace your existing system says Heating and Cooling Fort Collins. Q: What is the typical life span of a system? A: Most systems have a lifetime of 10 to 20 years. As your devices gets older, its effectiveness can decrease considerably. You could see that it gets noisier and needs repairs more frequently. When an unit begins to reveal its age, you have two options-- You can upgrade the system or change it. Since cooling and heating technologies improve in time, a new system made with newer, more energy-efficient devices makes sense, specifically if your system is 7 or more years old. Q: What is the proper size of a cooling device? A: Using an ARI manual J. This allows you to see the demands as to the instructions of the doors and windows. It reveals various load needs for a different positioning of the home. The calculations are the same for the north as for the southerly states with one exception. The sunlight states ought to be calculated utilizing 105F degrees as the background temperature level. Energy Star offers the following information on figuring out which size unit is best for your cooling needs:
  • 3. 1.Determine the square footage of the area to be cooled using the following formulas: •For square and rectangular rooms, multiply the length of the area by its width •For a triangular area, multiply the length of the area by the width and divide by 2 Most rooms can be further divided into these basic shapes to determine the square footage. If the shape of your room is other than square or rectangular, ask your sales associate to help you determine the square footage. 2.Using the square footage and the chart below, determine the correct cooling capacity. Cooling capacity is measured in British thermal units (BTUs) per hour. 3.Make any adjustments for the following circumstances: •If the room is heavily shaded, reduce capacity by 10 percent. •If the room is very sunny, increase capacity by 10 percent. •If more than two people regularly occupy the room, add 600 BTUs for each additional person. •If the unit is used in a kitchen, increase capacity by 4,000 BTUs. •Consider where you install the unit. If you are mounting an air conditioner near the corner of a room, look for a unit that can send the airflow in the right direction. (read more...) Q: My air-conditioning quit cooling, what can I do? A: A lot of issues with air conditioning are caused by dirt. Dirty outside coil can cause the head pressure to go high. On a hot day the Freon can rupture a gap in the system, causing a compressor to fail, triggering an electrical breaker to trip then fail. Keep the outside coils as clean as possible. Keep plants from growing against the finned area, keep the exhaust pathway without obstructions. The inside coil is an additional story. An unclean inside coil can trigger the coil to ice over and the flow of air is decreased. When this happens the ice gets thicker and the air at some point quits completely. The major cause of dirty inside coils is not altering the filter often enough. Q: What preventative maintenance should I do? A: With the appropriate attention, cooling and heating systems could keep you comfy year-round. Heat pumps and oil-fired heaters and central heating boilers require an annual professional tune-up. Gas-fired equipment, on the other hand, burns cleaner and could be serviced every other year. A close assessment will discover cracks, soot, corrosion, rot, rusty electrical contacts and frayed wires. In furnace (forced-air) and boiler (hot-water) systems, the examination ought to additionally cover the chimney, duct work or pipes, dampers or valves, blower or pump, registers or radiators, the fuel line, and the gas meter or oil tank - along with every part of the heating system or boiler itself. Next, the system should be wiped out a full heating cycle to guarantee that it has lots of combustion air and chimney draft. Lastly, cleaning the burner and heat exchanger to get rid of soot and various other crud will prevent such buildup from restraining smooth operation. For the burner, effectiveness depends upon adjusting the flame to the right size and color, readjusting the flow of gas, or changing the fuel filter in an oil-fired system. A check of the heat pump might want to include an assessment of the compressor, fan, in the house and outside coils, and refrigerant lines. In the house and outside coils must be cleaned, and the refrigerant pressure should be examined. Q: What does the air handler do for my system? A: An air handler circulates conditioned air produced by cooling and heating devices throughout your house. Along with the air handler, it is easy to filter, humidify or dehumidify the air stream as required. Q: How can I take care of rooms that are too hot or cool?
  • 4. A: There are a range of reasons for air movement troubles. Often the problems are due to a dirty filter, coil, and/or blower which lead to reduced air flow travelling through the air handler and causing the air to in the external branches of the duct system. From time to time the duct work comes loose and a minor reattachment repair can fix the trouble. In a great deal of cases, there are duct design problems. Solutions can range from some easy air balancing to replacement of ducts to advanced environment control systems such as an area system. Q: When is it time to change a furnace? A: Furnaces ultimately wear similar to anything else. A professional HVAC service technician will see specific indications that tell them your heater is breaking says Fort Collins Heating and Air. Some of those symptoms are: •Regular pilot light failures. •Delayed ignition. •Yellow flame or seesawing flame. •Excessive soot or corrosion. •Too much or inadequate heat. •The odor of sulfur or burnt eggs. Frequently, equipment owners start considering replacing their units when the regularity and expenses of repairs become a larger headache than the cost of replacing the unit. Q: Which method should ceiling fans turn? A: Keep in mind that warm air rises to the top and cool air settles on all-time low. Air settles in layers from warm at the top to cool at the bottom, if laid off at equilibrium. These referrals depend on the height and size of the space, the season, and the task occurring in the space. In the winter season. Set the fan to run counterclockwise (reverse; this looks clockwise as you are looking up). This will redirect the warm air from the ceiling and down the walls and into the home where the people in fact are says Heating and Cooling Fort Collins CO. In a residence, you would run the fan at a low speed so that you do not in fact cool the warm air that you are moving downward. If you have a high ceiling, or are attempting to warm a hall or a church, you could wish to raise the fan rate so that the warm air will reach the home as long as the fan rate does not create an unwanted downdraft at the individuals below. In the summer. In a room of regular height (8 - 10 ft), you should operate your fan so that it turns clockwise (this looks counterclockwise as you are looking up), causing a more directed downdraft, specifically with the fan running slightly quicker. This triggers a wind-chill effectdue to the fact that the skin evaporates small quantities of water from the sweat glands and therefore provides cooling through the skin's area. However, the air is only moved however not cooled! You may discover that you can turn your thermostat down a degree or two and save even more money on energy costs. The air blowing down won't really cool the room though, so you might want to turn the fan off when there are no people (or animals) in the space. Q: How often should air filters be changed? A: All of the air in your house circulates and re-circulates with the same filter affixeded to your in the house device. Created to eliminate dirt particles to keep the air you breathe clean, filters become obstructed, causing your system to work less effectively and costing you more to operate it. If left unchanged long enough, your system could fail completely. It also depends where you live-- what the air pollution levels are in your location, and what kinds of pollutants you have inside your home. One should a minimum of check the filter every 30 days and change it if essential. If clean, check at least every 45 days. If a central air conditioning and heating system is utilized routinely, the filter must be changed at least once a year.
  • 5. A filter change costs a few dollars, but it is the most vital thing you can do to stay clear of issues later. If you let it go, the blower motor works harder, reducing its life or your evaporator coil can become clogged, obstructing air movement and causing it to start icing up; this can cost hundreds of dollars to fix. If you smoke in your home, have inside pets, or a large quantity of traffic in your house, inspect the filter once a week. The outside environment should be thought about, because dust storms and high contamination areas do affect the filter too. Q: Should I be worried about Indoor Air Quality? A: According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), your exposure to air pollutants can be up to 100 times greater indoors than outdoors. Q: How can I reduce my energy costs? A: Here are some suggestions that could help you lower your energy costs: Upgrade to a high-efficiency system - Swapping your old, ineffective air conditioning system for a high-efficiency one could cut electrical power costs by up to one-third. Schedule a FREE in-home assessment with one of our HVAC professionals to get a quote revealing how much you could conserve by upgrading to a high efficiency system. Adjust the temperature - Typically, adjusting temperature levels 5-- 8 degrees (down in winter, up in summer season) could help save energy if you're going to be away from the house for several hours. Install ceiling fans-- Change the instructions of air movement on your ceiling fans. In the summertime, the blades must run in a counter-clockwise direction. In the winter season, the blades should operate in a clockwise direction helping to push the warm air from the ceiling down into the space. Have yearly upkeep done-- Tuning up your cooling system each spring and your heating system each autumn will help guarantee each operates at peak efficiency and could help you recognize and fix any potential issues before a breakdown occurs. Don't obstruct vents in well-used spaces-- Keep your supply and return air vents without items like blinds, carpetings or furniture so your air conditioning unit can operate successfully and there is even, cool air distribution. Close vents in less-used rooms-- By closing the vents, you will not be spending cash cooling rooms that are used less. Install a programmable thermostat-- A programmable thermostat enables you to manage your house's temperature level when you're away or asleep. For every degree you lower your thermostat for seven hours per day, you can conserve about one percent on your heating costs. Don't forget to check out our services page and other useful information and tips in our blog too!