Between 1993 and 2005, summers have been growing hotter and hotter globally. Since 1993, air conditioning usage in the United States has nearly doubled. In the region of downstate New York (including New York City and Westchester County) there are approximately 525,000 installed central air units and an estimated six million window units. While the temperature increases, so too does the size of homes and business, causing energy levels necessary for heating and cooling these establishments to sky rocket. Meanwhile, China and their enormous population is expected to surpass the United States as the world’s largest user of electricity for air conditioning by 2020.
The more you run your heating cooling units, the more energy you use. This can cause your energy bill to become quite expensive. However, there are some HVAC preventative maintenance measures you can take to conserve energy and lower your energy bill by 10 to 20 percent. HVAC stands for “heating, ventilation and cooling.” HVAC systems have a sole purpose of providing good indoor air quality and flow whether you’re heating or cooling your home. It is important to ensure that your HVAC systems are clean and running efficiently.
Most heating and cooling companies will provide preventative maintenance checks and repairs to your HVAC system. Some of these tasks you can do your self, like checking the ventilation system of your heating cooling units. Ensure that the vents and ducts in your home are clear of any blockage. Sometimes animals and other debris can find their way into these vents and cause poor air flow. Another task you can do yourself is checking your home attic insulation. Good insulation will ensure that your home keeps in cool or warm air, decreasing the amount of energy needed to heat or cool your home. If you are not comfortable performing these tasks on your own, heating and cooling repair companies can do them typically in one visit at an affordable price.
Before each cooling season, it is recommended that your air conditioning unit receives a professional tune-up. This includes inspecting multiple parts of the unit, and replacing the old air filter with a new one or cleaning the old one. Leaves and debris will be cleared from inside the unit and lubrication of the condenser fan motor is typically performed as well.
If your home is properly insulated, and your heating, ventilation and cooling system are properly inspected and tuned-up, your heating cooling units will be running more efficiently, thus saving you money on your electric bill. If you have an out dated water heater, furnace, or air conditioning unit, you may also want to contact an HVAC contractor to replace these units with a newer, energy saving appliance.
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