Did you know that up to 50 percent of the energy used in your home is for heating and cooling? So it makes good sense to use your home heating, ventilation and air-conditioning efficiently to save money on energy bills and also to ensure you gain the maximum comfort in your home. Geothermal Systems and a Furnace Tune Up are prime cases in point.

There are a number of steps you can take yourself to increase the efficiency of your equipment however some procedures will need the services of qualified professionals.

Changing the Air Filter Regularly

The filter needs checking once a month particularly during the summer and winter which are months with the heaviest use. Every three months is the very minimum requirement for changing the filter. When the filter becomes dirty the air flow is slowed down the machine needs to work much harder and is a waste of good energy. Dust and dirt can build up if the filter is not kept clean and can lead to the system breaking down and needing costly maintenance.

Have an annual Check for your HVAC Equipment

We do not give a second thought about having our car regularly serviced to keep it in top running order and the same should apply to air conditioning in the home. This is where a professional local company can be sought.

Fit a Programmable Thermostat

These can be a real money saver for people who are away from home for certain periods of time during the week and the thermostat can be pre-programmed to suit your needs. This is a big energy saving cost benefit.

Have heating and Cooling Ducts Sealed

The ducts in heat pumps, forced air furnaces and central air-conditioners can be very big wasters of energy. Making sure that these ducts are sealed can make as much as a twenty percent improvement the efficiency of a heating and cooling system.

You can get duct sealant or metal-backed foil tape to seal up any seams in the ducts passing through the attic, garage and basement. When you have sealed all joins, seams and connections then you can put in insulation to protect against extreme summer heat and winter cold. Then repeat this process in ducts in all other parts of the house that you get into.

Air-conditioning equipment that is more than ten years old is probably not performing as efficiently as it should and may be costing far too much in energy bills. A professional service company can test it and see if it needs repairing or replacing.

Getting a new system is the perfect opportunity to make sure that it is Energy Star rated and your energy bill will be noticeably reduced. Proper installation is also an important factor and a quality installation done by a professional company will make a big difference in how efficiently the new equipment operates and will extend its operating life. This ultimately contributes to considerable savings on your energy bills and your peace of mind for years to come.

Author Bio: Stewart Wrighter has often called on the expertise of a Dayton Geothermal Systems specialist to fix heating issues in his large office building. He scheduled a Dayton furnace tune up specialist to come to house for maintenance service.

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