Save Money & Stay Cozy: How Energy Efficiency Improves Your HVAC
Making your home's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system more energy efficient can save you money on utility bills while still keeping your home at a comfortable temperature. For homeowners in the Loveland-Fort Collins area, upgrading to a more efficient HVAC system or making some simple adjustments to your existing system can lead to significant energy savings despite our drastic climate swings from season to season.
What Does “Energy Efficient HVAC” Mean?
An energy efficient HVAC system is designed and installed to use less energy to heat and cool your home while still providing adequate heating and cooling. There are several ways HVAC systems can be made more energy efficient:
Installing a high-efficiency furnace or air conditioner with a higher SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating. A higher SEER rating means the unit uses less energy per hour of operation.
Properly sizing HVAC equipment for your home's heating and cooling needs so it isn't running longer than necessary. Oversized equipment cycles on and off more frequently, wasting energy, whereas undersized systems can overwork to try and keep up.
Professional duct installation and insulation prevents air from escaping ductwork. Leaky ducts can reduce HVAC efficiency significantly.
Programmable thermostats ensure you aren't heating or cooling an empty home.
Having a certified HVAC technician perform regular maintenance and tune-ups to keep your system running efficiently.
Other HVAC technologies like Mini-splits and Heat Pumps offer alternate ways to be more energy-efficient in your home.
Benefits of an Energy Efficient HVAC System
Upgrading to higher efficiency HVAC equipment or optimizing your current system to run more efficiently provides several benefits:
Lower utility bills - Energy efficient systems use less power so your monthly heating and cooling bills will be reduced. An efficient HVAC system for your home can help contain HVAC energy use.
Improved comfort - Better temperature control means fewer hot or cold spots in your home. Energy efficient furnace and a/c systems run more consistently with fewer on/off cycles.
Healthier indoor air - Some high-efficiency systems have enhanced air filtration to remove more dust, pollen and other particles from the air.
Quieter operation - Newer HVAC systems run much more quietly so they won't disturb you as much when they cycle on.
Longer equipment life - When HVAC equipment runs less frequently, it experiences less wear and tear so it can last longer before needing replacement.
Ready for an Energy-Efficient HVAC?
If your HVAC system is over 12 years old or your energy bills are high, it’s worth considering a replacement if repairs aren’t doing the trick. Compass offers complete HVAC installation or replacement can advise you on the most cost-effective energy efficient system for your home. Additionally, we pride ourselves on providing options for all price ranges and helping customer through any manufacturer or government rebates that qualify.
Contact us today at 97-508-3402 to schedule a consultation with our HVAC experts. We'll inspect and measure your home, talk with you about what you want out of a new HVAC, and provide a customized recommendation so you can start saving energy and money.
