Nearly half of energy costs often go to heating and cooling, but homeowners and business owners across North Central Florida could find their pot of gold this March by going green for energy savings. The team at United Refrigeration, Heating and Air is recommending cost-effective solutions for improving HVAC efficiency for our residential and commercial customers around Ocala, The Villages, and surrounding areas.
6 Savvy Tips for Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems
Florida’s mild spring temperatures provide excellent conditions for updating to high-efficiency HVAC systems, reducing energy consumption, and lowering electricity costs. Here are tips:
1.) Go Green by Keeping it Clean: Filthy filters, dirty ductwork, or corroded parts can cause systems to run harder than necessary, thus, wasting precious energy. Maintain clean systems and filters for unobstructed airflow. Remember, your HVAC systems are responsible for filtering millions of particles like dust, dander, pet hair, and other allergens in the air you breath.
2.) Improve Insulation to Reduce Waste: Poor insulation is one of the main culprits of cool air escaping your home. For example, cracks and gaps in window seals could mean dollars flying out the window. Even worse, your systems will overrun to compensate the loss. Reduce energy waste by upgrading your windows, weather-proofing doors, updating roofs, and insulating walls and attics to prevent air loss and to protect the longevity of your HVAC systems.
3) Complete Eco-Friendly Updates: Complete projects to naturally protect your air-conditioned spaces from Florida’s blazing sunbeams. For example, choose light-colored or reflective roofing materials when updating your roof. Also, consider adding awnings or overhangs over windows to prevent direct sunlight from overheating your home. More simply, add some greenery to save some green, such as a tall bush or palm outside a first-floor window to provide natural shade.
5) Schedule Professional Maintenance: Regular cleanings and evaluations to identify problems before they start will help prevent your system from overrunning and breaking down. Preventative maintenance mitigates risks and prevents energy waste. From capacitors to coils, United’s technicians strive to extend the life of each HVAC system. You can also trust United’s experts to advise when the cost for repairing an aging system is no longer in your best interest.
6) Upgrade to a New HVAC System: Updating to an energy-efficient HVAC system is often the key to money-saving success. In addition to being a RUUD Pro Partner, United’s team installs and services top-quality systems with strong warranties, including American Standard, Goodman, Trane, Carrier, Lennox, York, and others. A new HVAC installation could help improve cooling efficiency, reduce your energy bills, and potentially provide a Tax Credit worth hundreds of dollars.
Call United Refrigeration, Heating and Air today at 352-629-1187 to speak with one of our experienced professionals about your options for maintaining, repairing, replacing, or upgrading your HVAC system.
