HVAC Energy Efficiency Tips

These heating and cooling maintenance tips will ensure your home's air conditioning system runs at peak energy efficiency, and will help reduce your heating and cooling maintenance and service needs.

Contact Appleton Campbell about a Home Savings Agreement for cost-savings on regular heating and cooling service calls.  Your home's heating and cooling equipment needs regular care for optimal performance.

Clean or Replace Filters At Least Once a Month.

Dirty filters can make your system work harder and run longer than necessary. Dirty filters also allow the buildup of mold, making cleaning more difficult.  Consider installing high efficiency filters to keep internal parts of your heating and cooling equipment clean to maximize efficiency and air distribution.

Shade Outside Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Units.

Air conditioning units that are shaded from direct sunlight by trees or other manmade contraptions work more efficiently and use up to 10% less electricity.  When shading, keep in mind that the unit does need a free flow of air around it for proper air transfer.  Also, keep debris and high grass away from the outside unit.  These things block the air flow and will make the unit work harder, run longer, and consume more electricity.

Annual Maintenance

Contact Appleton Campbell and schedule maintenance check-ups for your heating and cooling systems. Keeping your systems in optimal working condition will reduce energy costs and extend the systems' service life.  Your systems' indoor and outdoor coils also need to be cleaned to extend the life of your systems and provide cleaner air for you to breathe.

Air Duct System:  What You Cannot See May Be Costing You a Lot of Money.

Poorly designed or improperly installed duct systems will reduce comfort, compromise indoor air quality, and increase run times of equipment, costing you more money.  The smallest of holes or incorrectly sealed duct systems can account for as much as 30% in lost energy.

Some of the more common duct problems include (1) improperly insulated or uninsulated ducts in attic or vented crawl spaces, (2) ducts with holes or ducts that are disconnected or crushed, and (3) ducts that lead to nowhere and unsealed duct connections.

Homes that are not equipped with a proper return air duct system will create an imbalance of internal air pressure which significantly increases the cost of operation and decreases indoor comfort.

Resolving duct system problems requires more than slapping on some duct tape.  It is delicate, precise work best left to the system professionals at Appleton Campbell, who can provide you with a comprehensive inspection of your duct system.

Upgrade Your HVAC Heating and Cooling Systems to Save Money!

New high efficiency furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps will save you money because they use up to 50% less energy than older models for the same run time.

Appleton Campbell can replace your existing system with a new high efficiency system. We also offer the most efficient geothermal heat pump system that can be retrofitted into your existing home.

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