Home Comfort Systems- Energy Saving Heating and Cooling Systems < Return
Did you know that about 45% of the energy used in your home goes to your heating and cooling system? In today’s economy, homeowners are looking for ways to reduce energy costs and get more out of their HVAC equipment Home comfort systems are now being designed that take advantage of new technologies for energy-efficiency. Anyone who needs to replace their current system any time soon should look into these systems before making a decision.In order to qualify as energy-efficient, home comfort systems must adhere to certain government-mandated guidelines. Many of these can be found at www.energystar.gov., and they are worth checking out. Here is a brief list of common and available systems that offer better energy-efficiency for homeowners:
1. Heat Pumps
Heat pumps use 30-40% less electricity than other types of heating and cooling while providing up to 4 times more energy than they consume. They can use either air, ground or water as their medium of heat transfer, so no fuel is burned or wasted.
2. Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners
Air conditioning manufacturers are now offering many energy-efficient models that comply with government-mandated standards. When purchasing an air conditioner, look for a SEER rating of 13 or higher. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating, and it is a measure of how efficiently your unit uses electricity.
3. Hybrid Systems
Hybrid home comfort systems combine a heat pump with a furnace to deliver maximum efficiency in climates where the temperature goes below at certain point. This point is set by your installer, and it’s determined by a calculation of where your heat pump stops working efficiently and needs to switch to the furnace. This ensures that your energy dollars are not being wasted.
These are just 3 options in energy-efficient home comfort systems. When choosing, look into the ratings on your equipment, and ask us about other ways you can reduce energy costs by installing an energy saving HVAC system.
