Comments on: Easy Steps To Optimize Your HVAC To Save Money

By: Will

Will — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:53:29 +0000

Hi Kim,

Thanks for your comment.

Yup, a programmable thermostat is not very expensive and yet it can save you a lot of money on the long run.

Every home owners should get one to reduce their household electricity consumption.

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:54:35 +0000

Great post! I think more of us need to hear that you have to put a little bit of effort into conservation and energy saving. I guess it’s not THAT hard to hit an extra button a couple of times a day. I like the idea of Programmable Thermostats. It seems that that would make it VERY easy to be mindful about the money you’re saving! Great post!

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By: MJ DuctPro

MJ DuctPro — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:36:48 +0000

HVAC systems must be properly sized and maintained regularly to realize desired efficiency results. For example, according to US Dept of Energy website up to 30% energy savings can result from compressor energy alone if coils are cleaned vs. not. In addition this may help with dust control, promote equipment longevity, and improved indoor air quality and comfort. Most manufacturers and US Dept of Energy suggest that you inspect and clean coils and other components as much as annually.

MJ Palazzolo
President
Safety King Inc
An Energy Star Service Partner

By: Jul B.

Jul B. — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:53:39 +0000

Here are more tips:

Rinse your condenser or clean it. Yeah, it does help air conditioner efficiency by rinse it.

Don’t forget the indoor coils.

The inside coil is a bit more tricky because you need to have access to the coil to clean it. If you’re lucky, there’s a panel on your furnace plenum that you can remove so you can vacuum the a-coil. However, if your furnace is like most the plenum doesn’t have an access panel and you would need to make one.

Cleaning dirt, leaves and other debris from the condensing coils

Checking condensing coil fins for damage

Lubrication of fan bearings

Inspection of fan for damage

By: Woody

Woody — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:07:24 +0000

There are many ways on how to conserve energy for our environment. One way is to purchase appliances that are energy saver supported and going green systems like HVAC is also a plus.