Upgrading to a More Efficient HVAC System: AC ENERGY SAVING TIP #005

Have an old AC with a SEER rating of 10 or lower? Upgrade to a more energy efficient system (SEER 13 or 14) and in just few years it pays for itself! You can save up to 30-40% on your energy bill! When buying an air conditioner, look for a model with a high efficiency. Central air conditioners are rated according to their seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER). SEER indicates the relative amount of energy needed to provide a specific cooling output.... Read More

Save on A/C Unit Costs by Using a Fan: AC ENERGY SAVING TIP #002

A ceiling fan can make it feel 3-4º cooler so you can set your thermostat temp higher. Every degree higher you set your thermostat saves you money! (6-8% less on your energy bill for every degree!) Choose cooling appliances suited to your room size.  A larger unit may be wasting energy. To save on air conditioning, raise the setting by a couple of degrees.  You will not notice the change, only the energy savings. Consider all of your cooling... Read More