Ways to Saver On Your Energy Bill

Air Conditioning use and ENERGY use continue to increase as the planet gets warmer. 

Almost 90% of US homes use Air Conditioning (cooling).  Globally almost 14 billion tons of oil are used to provide energy to the approximately 8+ billion people.  It is expected that we will have 10 billion people on the planet by 2057 looking for energy and increasing their use of air conditioning.

In the US, recently, regulations focused on improving the energy efficiency of the blower (fan) in furnaces and air conditioner/Heat pump compressors have been implemented.  In 2025, we will see another change in refrigerant type used by this equipment. 

The need for energy efficiency improvements is primarily focused on providing energy to the increasing number of people on the planet. It should provide the same functional benefit for a lower amount of energy use.  It has the benefit of reducing your utility bills; and reducing pollution into the atmosphere and water.

Although energy efficiency improvements save money (utility bills) over the long term the initial cost or purchasing high/higher energy efficiency Air conditioning equipment is increasing quickly.  Speak to Milton Mechanical Services about your options and how you can obtain TAX CREDITS for heat pumps.

Ways to Improve the Comfort in your Home, Reduce Energy Bills, and Save Energy

1.    Change your air filter often (depends on your air filter)

2.    INVEST in better/more insulation throughout the home

3.    Check your AC refrigerant levels (proper levels save energy)

4.    Upgrade your HVAC unit to a more energy efficient model

5.    Use Heat Pumps for AC and heating

6.    Perform regular maintenance on HVAC systems of all model years

7.    USE Programmable thermostats to set temperature programs (modern thermostats pays for themselves in 1 year)

8.    Minimize the temperature difference between inside and outside your home

9.    Use ceiling fans and move the air down in summer and up in winter

10.   Use standalone dehumidifiers in the summer time to feel cooler and reduce mold, and humidifiers in the winter time to feel warmer and to reduce colds and flu.