subject: Air Quality: Checking For Efficiency And Safety [print this page] When it comes to your home's air quality, or system of heating and cooling, a family can never be too cautious. Smoke detectors, radon detectors, carbon monoxide detectors - all of these can be put into place in order to give you peace of mind - even in your sleep. Equipped with loud and screeching alarm systems, these detectors are designed to wake up deep sleepers.
However, another method of ensuring air quality safety is by going to the sources themselves: your heater and your air conditioner. How old are your models? Have they been serviced or cleaned within the past few years? If not, it may be time to update your models, or, at the very least, have them checked out by a professional. Contact your local HVAC specialist and they will discuss your options and pricing information, that way you can be sure to make an informed decision. And when it comes to older models, it may not just be safety that comes to mind, it may be efficiency as well. Older heating or cooling machines may not be providing your home or office with the most efficient power production. An energy audit can also be performed here to check the level of power they're pulling in each day.
Hybrid Systems
Just as cars come in hybrid models, the same can be said for your new heater or air conditioner. Designed to safe energy (and therefore cash on the next monthly bill), these models are one of the best ways to ensure no extra power is being used. There are also tax incentives or breaks for those who implement hybrid systems within their home. Not only will you save monthly, but with these additional price cuts, oftentimes buyers find the models pay for themselves, and quickly. Homeowners or landlords can even purchase energy efficient boilers, cutting down on energy to heat water each day. This is just one more example of how a building can help cut down on both energy and costs.
Monitoring the Gauge
Another surefire way to save on energy is simply by adjusting the thermostat. Homes kept under 70 in the winter and over 65 in the summer are likely to save more than 20 percent on their bills. Thermostats can also be purchased in energy efficient models, helping a house stay cooler in the evenings and warmer in the afternoons. Some thermostats can be set remotely, allowing users to adjust their home's temperature while they are away. Combined with other aspects such as thicker windows or blinds, planting additional trees, or door sealants, can greatly reduce the amount of energy a single house needs in order to stay within a comfortable temperature.
The Going-Green Way
By implementing a few and easy changes within a home, energy usage can be greatly reduced. More and more property owners are adapting to these trends and finding the results on their energy bills each month. As more and more efficient methods continue to be introduced each day, the world will only see more results through less effort. Known as going green, people from all countries are sure to see positive results from these efforts.
