Energy Savings Tips

A home "walk-through" can help you access areas in your home that need attention or problems that, if fixed, could save you money.

• Check your attic, attic stairway, attached garage walls and basement to make sure your home is insulated to DOE-recommended levels for your geographic area. When inspecting and buying home insulation products, look for the R-value. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power.

• Call A ADVANCED A/C & HEAT today to schedule your spring air conditioning and your winter heating checks.

• Hire A ADVANCED A/C & HEAT to seal and insulate leaky ducts, and to ensure that the airflow distribution system serving your equipment is operating at peak efficiency.

• A ADVANCED A/C & HEAT is available for your preventative maintenance.  Rely on us to keep your aging equipment running by maintaining the important components.  Changing the filters monthly is the single most important thing you can do to protect your system.

• Install a programmable thermostat. You can save money by keeping your house warmer than normal when you're out, and keeping the setting at 78 F when you're home.

• Install drapes, shades, blinds or another window covering. Keeping them closed during the day blocks the sun and the heat from the sun's rays.

• Install ceiling fans. The air circulation promotes cooling in the summer and heating efficiency in the winter.

• Consider replacing single-pane windows with double-pane windows with high-performance glass. Look for low-emissivity (low-e) or spectrally selective glass. In warmer climates, select windows with spectrally selective coatings to reduce heat gain. In colder climates, select windows that are gas filled with low-e coatings on the glass to reduce heat loss.

• Prune back shrubs and remove debris, like grass and leaves, that may block airflow to your air conditioner.

• Plant a tree. Landscaping is a natural way to shade your home. Well-placed trees and shrubs not only deliver shade, but also add value to your property.

• Shade room air conditioners from direct sun to reduce their workload. Clean the filters once a month and replace them as necessary to promote energy efficiency. Raise the setting when you go out to reduce operating costs.

• Apply a reflective coating to your roof. Dull and dark-colored home exteriors absorb 70 to 90 percent of the sun's energy. Light-colored surfaces reflect most of the heat away from your home.