Summer is officially over but that doesn’t mean the heat is going anywhere. There is still time to use green methods of staying cool that are nice to your wallet and the environment. Thanks to Green Home Guide for providing this list of 10 Ways to Beat the Heat.
Check your system’s air filter once a month and replace it at least every three months. Have a pre-season check up of your system by a licensed contractor in the Spring and Fall, to ensure all parts are working properly to avoid early system failure. If your furnace is more than 15 years old, or your a/c unit is more than 12 years old, consider replacing it with a more efficient & properly sized unit.
When Purchasing new heating & cooling equipment such as central air conditioning unit, proper sizing and quality installation are critical to your home’s efficiency & comfort.
Keep in mind: Bigger doesn’t always translate into better. Oversized equipment can cause reduced comfort and excessive noise. Oversizing also can shorten the life of the equipment by causing it to cycle on and off more frequently than a properly sized unit. However, undersized equipment can reduce efficiency and accelerate wear and tear on the systems components, leading to early failure.
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