Colder weather is approaching, and the potential rise in utility costs can be pretty scary. At E. Smith, we help you save on energy bills thanks to our high-efficiency solutions and services. From providing preventative maintenance to updating your home’s system with the latest equipment at a great value, we ensure you can enjoy a cozy and comfortable home year-round. As you prepare for fall and winter, consider the following solutions to increase HVAC efficiency and decrease utility costs.
High-Efficiency Furnaces
Furnaces distribute the air throughout the home and are rated in AFUE’s. AFUE stands for Annual Fuel Utilize Efficiency, which measures how well the Furnace converts fuel to heat over a year. According to the Department of Energy, high-efficiency units are in the 90-98.5 AFUE range and include features in two heat exchangers. The higher the AFUE rating, the more energy is being used for heating rather than being lost. Learn more >
Heat Pumps
Offering an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces, heat pumps transfer heat rather than generate it, providing comfortable temperatures at home. For heating support, the units move outdoor heat into your house. Alternatively, the units move heat from your house into the outdoors for cooling support. One energy efficiency measure in heat pumps is the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER), which equals the cooling output of a system divided by its overall power consumption during the cooling season. The Department of Energy requires a heat pump with a minimum of a 15 SEER rating in the Southeast region. Learn more >
Smart Thermostats
Thanks to their accessibility and programmability, smart thermostats are an excellent investment in energy efficiency. They can learn your habits, adjusting the temperatures automatically for optimal system performance. They can also be programmed and accessed from your phone or tablet, helping reduce energy usage and costs. Because these devices are usually connected to an app, they can also report on consumption patterns to help you make informed decisions about how you manage your home’s temperature. Whether you invest in one or all three solutions simultaneously, implementing these high-efficiency tools in your home’s HVAC system will lead to lower energy waste, maximized comfort, optimized performance, and significant savings. Learn more >
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