Increasing Your Home's Energy Efficiency

Did you know? According to Energy Star as much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills — and your comfort. Take these steps to increase the efficiency of your heating and cooling system.

Let's discuss how you can create a more energy efficient home or business by making a simple update to your Air Conditioning and Heating unit and incorporating new habits in your home maintenance routine!

Maintain Your Equipment

  • Replace Your Air Filter

Your HVAC equipment can not run efficiently if it is not properly maintained! How do you maintain your unit on a regular basis? The most important piece of routine maintenance can be done in under a minute - regularly replacing your air filter. Checking your filter monthly and changing more often in extreme hot or cold climate seasons can prevent premature unit failure and major maintenance necessity.

  • Routine Professional Maintenance

Get the most life out of your equipment and maintain your warranty by scheduling ongoing annual or semi annual maintenance by a certified technician. The shoulder seasons are the most convenient seasons to schedule your HVAC maintenance to ensure that your unit is prepared to provide the most efficient heating and cooling services prior to the peak cold or peak heat that comes along with most winter and summer seasons.

Use a Smart Thermostat 

There's and app for that? Absolutely! Save money, time, and energy when you update your thermostat with a programmable Smart Thermostat. Ideal for homes that are not occupied continuously throughout the day - conveniently adjust your temperature settings for the most energy efficient daily heating and cooling conditions based on your personal preference! Set your thermostat to your preferred climate prior to your arrival home at the end of the day or during sleeping hours where Energy Star recommends setting your temperatures up or back between 4-8 degrees depending on the season.

Look for ENERGY STAR qualified central air conditioners when replacing or updating your current HVAC system for the most energy efficient ratings for your home or business and contact ACHI for maintenance, repair, installation, and new unit purchases at (850)  374-6948!

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Annual Maintenance Saves Money!

Maintaining your air conditioner can save up to 30 percent on operating costs, protect it from early failure, prevent mold from developing in the system, and help it perform at its best. Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. is ready to partner with you for the successful operation and care necessary to maintain your home or business HVAC system along the Emerald Coast! Our comfort experts are standing by...hvac installation

Benefits of HVAC Maintenance

  • A Louisiana State University and Gulf States Utility study of five houses before (HVAC system) cleaning and after cleaning resulted in average energy savings of $32.76 per month (based on 8 cents per kilowatt-hour on cooling bills. The metro Atlanta area currently averages 11 cents per kWh., making for an average monthly savings of $40.29.
  • Pacific Gas & Electric found the average heating energy savings for locating and repairing refrigerant leaks and correcting refrigerant charge was 18.4% (for heat pump systems).
  • A Texas A&M University study found that a 23% refrigerant undercharge could result in a 52% efficiency loss.

Allow ACHI to keep your HVAC unit working to its full potential with an ongoing service plan and reduce your risk of early failure and inefficient energy usage. Discuss with one of our technicians whether *ACHI's Maintenance Partnership* is right for you!

ACHI Maintenance Partners Receive:

  •  Full System Cleaning
  • Complete Safety Check
  • Entire System Inspection
  • Tightening of all Electrical Connections
  • Lubrication of all Moving Parts
  • Replacement of Air Filters
  • Measuring of Voltage and Current on Motors
  • Assessment of System Startup and Run Cycles

Contact Air Conditioning and Heating Inc. for HVAC Maintenance in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Begin your Maintenance Partnership today at (850) 267-3538 and start earning your energy savings!

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Your Next Heating & Cooling System May Be Under Your Feet

Have you ever considered what type of heating and cooling system to utilize for your future home or business? With so many options at your fingertips, the best choice may just be located under your feet!

 

Ground-source heat pumps, also know as geothermal heat pumps, utilize the grounds temperature by transferring heat to or from the ground. Geothermal heat pumps can heat, cool, and even supply hot water to a home.

According to Energy.gov there are 5 major things you should know about Geothermal heat pumps before you start comparing your next HVAC unit.

  1. Geothermal Heat Pumps Can Be Used in Any Climate

According to a report by the U.S. Department of Energy, more than half of the Geothermal Heat Pump shipments in 2009 went to 10 states, to include Florida.

  1. Open and Closed-Loop Systems are Available

Most Geothermal Heat Pumps in the U.S. use ground heat exchangers to circulate fluid through a closed-loop design.

  1. Geothermal Heat Pumps are a Long-Term Investment

Initial costs associated with the installation of your GHP are several times higher than your traditional HVAC unit but within 10 years your energy savings will exceed your financial output.

  1. Geothermal Heat Pumps Reduce Peak Electricity Demands and Carbon Emissions

More efficient, these units can help reduce carbon emissions.

  1. Geothermal Heat Pumps Create U.S. Jobs

Buy local, the majority of the parts of GHPs are manufactured in the U.S. and installation creates a demand from the local economy.

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Smart Thermostats | Energy Efficient & Flexible

In a world of fast paced technological advances, it seems like the natural choice for your thermostat upgrade would be a Smart Thermostat. But what makes a thermostat smart?

Most homeowners are of the mindset that saving money is smart and if a thermostat that can be updated, adjusted, and managed from an app on a smart phone or mobile device and hence saving money by way of efficiently heating and cooling a home or business, we are ready to upgrade! Most basic models are equipped with Wi-Fi circuitry to allow for easy communication between your home network, internet, and most convenient your mobile device.

If you’d like your home to be set at the perfect temperature when you arrive home from work or vacation, a smart thermostat should be a strong consideration. Love audio commands? Think Alexa voice service, then a smart thermostat should be on your honey do list. DIY projects don’t scare you in the least. You’re getting warmer, no pun intended, a smart thermostat will fit right in as your home or business air conditioning and heating control system. Want to install your smart thermostat on your own? Depending on the wiring of your existing thermostat most common thermostats can be easily upgraded. However, for those with a multi-component HVAC system, Air Conditioning and Heating Inc. offers professional HVAC technicians for installation to avoid any damage to your system.

PC Magazine offers insight into the world of control communication and features some of the top 2019 Smart Thermostat products, prices, ratings, and editors’ ratings for your consideration.

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Why Should You Install a Programmable Thermostat?

From Nest to Honeywell systems, the demand for programmable thermostats is on the rise. Find out the benefits of having this type of system in your home.

1. Saving Money | Programmable thermostats offer cost savings. As energy bills continue to rise, you can reduce your energy usage by installing a smart thermostat that controls the temperature of your home based on your schedule.

2. Consistent Temperatures | Maintain consistent temperatures throughout your home. Instead of turning the air conditioner up during this heat of the day, your home is consistently comfortable due to thermostat programming.

3. Home Efficiency | Many households waste energy. With a programmable thermostat, consumers reduce their energy waste, making their home more efficient. By effectively programming your thermostat, you reduce the wear and tear on your system and reduce negative impacts on the environment.

4. Expands the Life of your HVAC System | Because your system is operating consistently, it does not have to work as hard to heat and cool your home, giving it a longer lifespan.

Our team is ready to answer all of your questions about programmable thermostats and installation. Call us today for all of your thermostat needs-- 850.27.3538.

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