With spring around the corner, it’s time to make sure your system continues to run at optimal efficiency. An energy-efficient system lasts longer and keeps your home comfortable without consuming unnecessary energy. It’s also kinder to the environment.
There are steps you can take to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your home as the temperatures get warmer.
Ways to Make Your Home Energy-efficient this Spring
- Check and clean the outdoor unit
Clean up the leaves, tree branches, and debris that have piled up around your HVAC unit. The area around the coil should also be cleaned.
Trim foliage back at least two feet to allow airflow around the condenser. Cutting your lawn? Direct grass clippings away from our outdoor unit.
- Install a programmable thermostat
A programmable thermostat lets you adjust the temperature to meet your comfort needs, and still control it even if you are sleeping, at work, or out of town.
When heating and cooling costs comprise nearly half of your bills, it’s a smart move to install a programmable thermostat in your home.
Contact us to upgrade to a programmable thermostat!
- Get a spring tune-up for your air conditioner
Staying on top of maintenance helps ensure the efficiency of your HVAC unit. Aside from bringing your system up to its peak operating efficiency, a tune-up also helps extend the lifespan of your unit.
During a tune-up, your technician thoroughly examines your AC, catching minor issues before they get worse. A tune-up will include lubricating parts, confirming refrigerant levels, checking electrical connections, and more.
- Change air filters at least once a month
Many homeowners overlook cleaning or replacing their air filters. Changing the air filters on a regular basis keeps mold, dust, debris, pet hair and dander, and other particles from clogging your system.
Neglecting this simple task may allow dust and debris to get through, enter your system, and circulate through your home. This often leads to aggravated allergy symptoms, rising energy bills, and a decrease in indoor air quality.
We recommend checking air filters at least once a month. How often you need to change them will depend on factors such as the number of pets you live with, the kind of air filters you have, if you smoke, or if anyone in the household suffers from allergies.
- Seal ducts to minimize energy losses
Ducts that leak heated air into unheated spaces will cost you. Seal and insulate ducts to help lower your electricity bills and increase heating and cooling system efficiency.
Improve energy efficiency at home by hiring a Good Guy
Looking to replace or upgrade your existing unit? Our knowledgeable, experienced technicians can help you choose the right AC or heat pump for your home, and ensure your unit is compliant with the new SEER2 guidelines.
We’ve installed, maintained, repaired, and replaced HVAC systems for many years, so you won’t be taking any chances.
Book an appointment through the Good Guys Home Services Mobile app or fill out our online form for faster service.
