Maximizing Comfort and Efficiency: Reducing Energy Consumption with Your HVAC System

Air conditioning can be a lifesaver during the sweltering summer months, but it can also be a significant drain on a household’s energy resources. In fact, air conditioning can account for up to 50% of a home’s total energy use during hot weather. Thankfully, there are several ways to optimize an HVAC system to reduce energy consumption while maintaining a comfortable indoor environment.

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1. SEER Rating: Choose Efficient Units

The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) is a measure of an air conditioner’s efficiency. Units with higher SEER ratings are more efficient, translating to lower energy bills and better performance, especially in extreme heat. Continue reading “Maximizing Comfort and Efficiency: Reducing Energy Consumption with Your HVAC System”

Embrace SEER Ratings This Spring for a Cooler, Greener Summer

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As the last traces of winter fade and the first blooms of spring emerge, many homeowners begin to set their sights on the approaching summer heat. It’s the perfect time to talk about something crucial yet often overlooked: SEER ratings for air conditioning systems. Understanding SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) ratings is essential for those looking to save on energy bills and minimize their environmental impact as they consider an upgrade to their cooling systems.

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Chasing SEER – Right Off A Cliff

With each season’s change, it can take a little time for technicians to adjust. It seems every summer we forget all about how heating systems work and every winter we purge the concept of the cooling cycle from our consciousness. Therefore, the first few weeks become an adjustment period where it requires extra focus to remember the fundamentals of gas pressure, temperature rise, sequence of operation, flame rectification, etc.

Recently, I have spoken with quite a few technicians and company owners on the topic of furnace short cycling.

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