Making Your Home More Energy Efficient With The Help Of Your Hvac Contractor

Energy bills are a major expense for most home-owners

, especially those who need to air condition their homes in the summer months and who need to heat their homes in the winter month. For anyone in any climate, however, the cost to condition the air in the home is going to be one of their most expensive monthly bills- and things are only growing worse as the cost of energy increases.

While some homeowners are aggressive in trying to cut energy costs, looking into alternatives such as solar panels or geothermal or replacing windows to create a more tight house, these expenses are big expenses and out of reach for many. Everyone, however, can benefit from having an HVAC professional take a look at your system, make sure it is running optimally and, if necessary, make suggestions for improvement.

In order to ensure that your home is as energy efficient as possible, it is important to make sure that your air conditioning unit and heating unit is functioning optimally and not straining to heat or cool the home. One way to ensure your system is in good working order is to have regular maintenance performed by an HVAC contractor.

If your air conditioner or furnace has not had a filter changed recently or has some parts that are dirty or lose and that are causing it to function less optimally then it should, your HVAC professional will resolve the problem or will recommend repair and replacement. Having these inspections performed regularly is advisable and you may even wish to enter into an annual service contractor for air conditioner or heater maintenance.

Leaky ductwork is another major source of energy-loss and can be fixed by your HVAC contractor. The duct work is also a vitally important part of your home heating and air conditioning system so an inspection of the duct work for leaks is key to saving energy.

In some cases, your HVAC professional may be able to significantly reduce your energy just by cleaning filters, patching gaps and otherwise doing simple maintenance and improvement tasks. In other instances, it may turn out that the equipment in your home is simply outdated or improperly sized for your home. Some older furnaces and A/C units, for example, are extremely inefficient. In these cases, it may be a good investment to pick out a new unit with energy-saving features.

Your HVAC professional can advise you on how to appropriately size a furnace or air conditioner for your home that will use the minimal amount of energy and, in some cases, you may even be eligible for various tax credits simply for updating your HVAC equipment to a more environmentally friendly model.

In every case, if you bring in an HVAC professional for regular maintenance or to advise you on your HVAC equipment, you will be armed with the information you need to make informed choices about how you use energy and you can hopefully cut your electric or gas costs in half simply by taking advantage of the services of an HVAC expert.

by: Dan Johnson

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