How to Measure Your Home Energy Efficiency Rating

Energy efficiency is an important issue for any homeowner. Not only does your home energy efficiency rating impact your energy bills fairly substantially, but there can even be rebates and other discounts that you can take advantage of on HVAC equipment for increasing energy efficiency. So there are a lot of ways to save by considering how your home energy efficiency rating is impacted by your HVAC system. Some air conditioners for instance offer additional features that help you maintain … Continue reading How to Measure Your Home Energy Efficiency Rating

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Tips to Prevent Air Leaks and Save

It can be amazing how much a little leak can end up costing you in terms of wasted energy. When you have leaks and gaps in your home’s insulation or ductwork, your HVAC system works overtime trying to keep your home cooled. Since heat can seep in through these gaps, it means that areas that were just cooled have to be cooled again. Therefore, it is important to take measures to prevent air leaks around your home and especially within … Continue reading Tips to Prevent Air Leaks and Save

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Energy Saving Tips for the Most Energy Efficient Home This Summer

The summer months can be hard on your air conditioner, especially if you are home a lot. Keeping your home comfortable and cool is important, but the more you use your AC, the harder it works, and the more likely a breakdown becomes. So, it is important to limit your air conditioner use with energy saving tips, and take measures to keep things cooler naturally. Of course, the biggest benefit of applying energy saving tips to your HVAC system is … Continue reading Energy Saving Tips for the Most Energy Efficient Home This Summer

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Benefits of Using Household Fans in the Summer

When the summer months come around, and it starts to get hot, HVAC savings is one thing on everyone’s mind. Running the air conditioner a lot during the summer can really add up in terms of energy bills, but it is hard to avoid when the temperature is high and you want to be comfortable in your home. In this case, household fans can help a lot. You can use household fans in conjunction with your HVAC system to achieve … Continue reading Benefits of Using Household Fans in the Summer

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How to Save Energy While You Are Away on Vacation

Going on vacation is often a big expense, so it helps if when you are away, you will not be spending as much on energy for appliances or heating and cooling. You can save a lot on energy bills just by turning off the air conditioner while you are away, but did you know there is more you can do to save energy while on vacation? Preparing your HVAC system correctly — and taking a few other measures — can … Continue reading How to Save Energy While You Are Away on Vacation

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Programmable Thermostat Savings: Can Programmable Thermostats Really Save You Money?

Most modern heating and cooling systems are designed to work with a programmable thermostat and the savings you will find when you use yours properly can really add up. So, if you don’t have a programmable thermostat, the savings make it worth investing in one. If you do, there are a few things you can do to maximize how much energy (and money) you save. If you do not have one yet, your heating & air conditioning professionals at Galmiche … Continue reading Programmable Thermostat Savings: Can Programmable Thermostats Really Save You Money?

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How to Plant Trees for HVAC Savings

Your HVAC system works hard, especially in the summer months, and anything you can do to lessen the load will not only help keep your system running longer, but it will also save you money on energy bills too. In fact, you can see a lot of HVAC savings through simple tweaks to your HVAC system and your home. One great way to realize HVAC savings all summer is to plant a few trees. Just by adding a couple of … Continue reading How to Plant Trees for HVAC Savings

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How a New Air Conditioner Can Save You Money

Buying a new air conditioner can be an intimidating decision. Air conditioners are a big investment, and that is before you account for the installation cost, the time spent on deciding, and everything else that goes into getting a new air conditioner installed. Still, it can often be the right choice, and there a lot of ways in which a new unit can save you a lot of money in the long term. One way to determine if it is … Continue reading How a New Air Conditioner Can Save You Money

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How Do I Know What Size Air Conditioner is Right for My Home?

Do you know what size your air conditioner is? How about what size your air conditioner should be? You would assume that these should be the same if you had your air conditioner unit installed by a professional service, but the fact is not every service will calculate the load that your new air conditioner will need to process, leaving you with an under or oversized air conditioner. So, whether you are getting ready to buy a new air conditioner … Continue reading How Do I Know What Size Air Conditioner is Right for My Home?

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Three Problems Caused by an Oversized Air Conditioner

You would be surprised how often we see oversized air conditioners installed in both residential and commercial spaces. It is a relatively easy mistake to make. Most people assume that a bigger air conditioner will be more effective, and not every installer does a cooling load calculation before installing. It takes a little time, but this calculation is well worth doing and will take into consideration factors like: the size of your house, how many windows you have, and your … Continue reading Three Problems Caused by an Oversized Air Conditioner

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