It’s time to ring in a new year and make those New Year’s resolutions.  Before you think about dieting and losing weight or stopping a bad habit, resolve to take care of your HVAC in 2016 as the best New Year’s resolution you can make.  If you would follow a few simple guidelines, you could save energy and keep your HVAC system running more efficiently the entire year.  Best of all, you and your family will be more comfortable!  Here are a few tips to save energy:

Tips to Save Energy

1. Install a programmable thermostat – a programmable thermostat allows you to regulate the temperature of your home.  At night and when you’re not home, you can program the thermostat higher during the winter and program the thermostat lower during the summer. That way your heating and cooling will come on less during those times.
2. HVAC Maintenance – hire an HVAC technician for bi-annual maintenance- having your heating and cooling system working properly is the best way to save energy on your monthly heating and cooling bill.  It also keeps HVAC repairs to your HVAC system down to a minimum.
3. Replace filters – dirty filters will clog the airflow that needs to go through. This can cause your HVAC system to cycle on more often and work harder. The harder your system has to work, the less efficient it is. It can wear out more quickly and you will end up paying more on your heating or cooling bill.
4. Fix vent or duct leaks – any time air leaks out of your duct system you are wasting energy. Just like a clogged filter, a duct leak can cause your system to work harder than it should.
5. Replace worn out heating and cooling components – If you have had your furnace or air conditioner for decades, it is probably time for a replacement. Newer models will save you money on energy consumption and reduce your heating and cooling bill.

Resolve To take care of your HVAC in 2016

If you will make the resolution to take better care of your HVAC system, you will find you save on your heating and cooling bill, prolong the life of your HVAC system and stay more comfortable during every season.  The amount you save will add up over the course of a year.  You are also saving valuable resources that are important to everyone. Make this the year to resolve to take care of your HVAC in 2016. You’ll be glad you did!

All of us at ADA Heating and Air wish you and yours a Happy New Year!