Can You Save Money by Closing Vents in Unused Rooms?

May 23, 2019

Many people think that you can close the registers in an unused room in order to save money on your heating and cooling bills. This doesn’t actually work in most cases and can even make your bills go up. Let’s take a look at why that is and what is actually happening. Why Closing Vents Can Seem Like a Good Idea offers heating and cooling services throughout Mansfield and beyond. We’ve had many customers who’ve thought closing vents was a good idea. After all, it stands to reason that if a vent is closed, less cooled or warmed air is required, which means that the system has to work less and is thus less expensive to run. How Closing Vents Actually Affects Your System Most HVAC systems don’t work like that. They are calibrated based on a specific pressure. When you close a vent, the pressure increases. The system now has to work harder rather than less. Potential Problems Due to Closing Vents Your energy bills will actually go up rather than down. Your system will also work harder, which means increased wear and tear. That can mean more maintenance, more repairs, and a shorter lifespan. Depending on how much...

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3 Simple Ways to Be More Energy Efficient

May 2, 2019

Homeowners often ask about ways they can be more energy efficient. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our top three favorite easy ways to cut down on home energy use. Take a look at what the professionals here at recommend for staying energy efficient throughout Georgia’s four seasons: 1. Seal Windows Drafty windows allow air from the outside to seep into your home and cause mischief for your thermostat. The draftier your windows, the harder your HVAC system has to work to keep the inside temperature constant. Sealing your windows or even adding weather stripping to the frames will help prevent air from leaking in. Sealing is an easy and affordable way to improve your home’s energy efficiency and cut down on your utility bills. 2. Programmable Thermostat A programmable thermostat gives you total control over the temperature of your home, even when you’re not at home. Most homeowners are gone during working hours, so you can set your thermostat not to work quite so hard when you’re out. Even lowering your thermostat by just a couple of degrees each day will significantly cut down on your energy usage and bills. 3. Routine Maintenance Over time, your HVAC...

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How to Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

October 24, 2018

The average family spends more than $2,000 per month on utility bills, for heating, cooling, hot water and cooking, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Just think what you could do with the extra money if you could just reduce that amount by 10 percent or even five percent. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to increase your home’s energy efficiency and save your family money as well as reduce your household’s carbon footprint. 1. Seal Gaps in Doors and Windows Annually According to the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, sealing any gaps at least once a year is one of the least expensive and most effective ways to increase your home’s energy efficiency. All of these gaps cause conditioned air to escape your home. And, don’t limit yourself to doors and windows. Look for additional gaps in the attic, around electrical outlets, along baseboards and around pipes and wires that enter your home. 2. Invest in Energy Savings Investing in energy-saving devices and systems can also dramatically reduce your home’s energy use. For example, installing a programmable thermostat can reduce your energy usage by around $180 per year (on average). And, opting for a tankless...

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