Energy Saving Tips

• Duct Sealing - Sealing your ductwork will not only reduce your energy usage, but it will allow more airflow to reach your registers where you need it in your rooms. Energy Star rated

• Furnace Filter - Keeping your furnace filter clean will not only keep your house more comfortable it will allow your furnace and air conditioner to work more efficiently. This is something you can do yourself or we can perform with an annual maintenance visit. Contact us for information.

• Equipment Maintenance - Have a heating professional service your equipment annually for optimum efficiency and comfort and to help eliminate the unforeseen breakdown. Click here for a money saving coupon.

• Lower your thermostat - The Department of Energy says that setting the thermostat 5 degrees lower for 8 hours can save up to 5%. This can be accomplished by manually adjusting your thermostat or through the use of a programmable thermostat.

• Fireplace Damper - Make sure if you are not using your fireplace to have the damper in the closed position. An open damper is just like having a window or door open; allowing heated or cooled air to escape the house.

• Hybrid System - Install an add on electric heat pump to a natural gas, propane or oil furnace to create a more efficient dual fuel (hybrid) system. This system may qualify for federal tax credits and or local utility rebates. (Check with your accountant or local utility to verify your eligibility)

• New Furnace / Air Conditioner - Replace your existing system with a newer high efficiency system and lower your fuel bills, increase your comfort and have peace of mind with new equipment with a 5 year or 10 year parts and labor warranty. This system may qualify for federal tax credits and or local utility rebates. (Check with your accountant or local utility to verify your eligibility)

• Humidifier - A humidifier will make the winter air feel warmer, similar to how a humid day in the summer feels warmer, this will allow you to lower your thermostat setting and reduce your energy usage.

• Seal House air leaks - Check for air leaks around windows, doors, and through electrical outlets. Install weather-stripping around doors and windows, and foam gaskets behind electrical faceplates. Check for adequate insulation in your attic, crawl space and walls. Department of Energy recommendation.