Summer Energy Savers

With air conditioning making up such a large part of your energy usage, why not make sure yours is operating efficiently? Stop wasting money on old or dirty equipment. Here are some basic steps you can take to save your company money this summer and many summers to come.

Replace Old Equipment with ENERGY STAR Products

When properly sized and installed, an ENERGY STAR furnace can reduce your heating costs by as much as 40 on your cooling bills. Plus, it may qualify you for utility rebates. Make sure to look for the ENERGY STAR logo on products. There are also plenty of products out there which are more energy efficient than your old clunker of a system that don’t cost thousands more than a "standard" product. The summer savings will make it worth the extra dollars up front! Just ask anyone who works in an office with poor A/C.

Make Sure Equipment is the Right Size

If the heating or cooling unit is too large for you store or office, it will frequently cycle on and off, which will waste energy.

Replace your manual thermostat with a programmable model

You can keep the temperature set at an energy-saving set point over-night and on weekends. When properly used, a programmable thermostat can save you hundreds each year. If your HVAC system governs complicated zones or includes multiple buildings, I suggest an automated control system. This allows a single point of control for as many units as you can load on your roof (don’t try it, just take my word for it). The most sophisticated of these systems will even give you web access, meaning you can open Internet Explorer or Mozilla and adjust your HVAC system from your computer no matter where you are! It also means that as your service company we can provide instant support when you need it.

Have Equipment Installed by a Reputable Company… That’s Us!

Proper installation can dramatically affect how well your system performs. Choosing a reputable company will help ensure that your system performs at optimal efficiency, and I happen to know the best in the business… me!

Call Upchurch Services today to get your summer savings inspection!