 Tips
from Central
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. For more information, see the EPA's
Guide to Energy Efficient Heating & Cooling.
Change your air filter regularly
Check your filter every month, especially during heavy use months
(winter and summer). If the filter looks dirty after a month,
change it. At a minimum, change the filter every 3 months. A dirty
filter will slow down air flow and make the system work harder
to keep you warm or cool - wasting energy. A clean filter will
also prevent dust and dirt from building up in the system - leading
to expensive maintenance and/or early system failure.
Yearly HVAC equipment checkup
Just as a tune-up for your car can improve your gas mileage, a
yearly tune-up of your heating and cooling system can improve
efficiency and comfort. Place gravel around your HVAC system to
keep rain water from splashing mud into the coils.
Learn More ...Maintaining your Equipment:
A Checklist
Install a programmable thermostat
A programmable thermostat is ideal
for people who are away from home during periods of time throughout
the week. Through proper use of pre-programmed settings, a programmable
thermostat can save you about $150 every year in energy costs.
Insulation
Sufficient Insulation can increase your comfort and reduce your
cooling costs up to 30 percent. Start with the attic - which can
reach temperatures of 115 degrees - followed by exterior and basement
walls, floors, and crawl spaces.
Consider installing ENERGY STAR
HVAC equipment
If your HVAC equipment is more than 10 years old or not keeping
your house comfortable, you should have it looked at by a professional
HVAC contractor. If it is not performing efficiently or needs
upgrading, consider replacing it with a unit that has earned the
ENERGY STAR. Installed correctly, these high-efficiency heating
and cooling units can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs.
But before you invest in a new HVAC system, make sure that you
have addressed the big air leaks in your house and the duct system.
Sometimes, these are the real sources of problems rather than
your HVAC equipment.
Remember that getting the proper size and a quality installation
is essential to getting the most from your new equipment. When
replacing HVAC equipment, bigger doesn't always mean better. If
the unit is too large for your home, you will be less comfortable
and might actually have higher utility bills. Oversized equipment
will operate in short run cycles, not allowing the unit to reach
efficient operation and remove humidity from the air - resulting
in an uncomfortable home. Your contractor should determine the
right size for your HVAC equipment by using ACCA/ANSI Manual J
or an equivalent sizing calculation that takes into account specific
information about your home.
Learn
More About ENERGY STAR Products
Source:
www.epa.gov |
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we specialize in sales and service of the full line of Trane,
Honeywell and AprilAire
equipment we also service all other makes and models of equipment.
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We Service All Makes and Brands
We are trained and certified to repair and replace all types of
equipment.
Seasonal Checkups
We provide services that clean, adjust and tune your system to
operate more efficiently.
Equipment Replacement
We professionally replace gas furnaces, air conditioners, heat
pumps, electric furnaces
and air handlers with the industries leading brands.
Quality Products
We use nothing but the leading brands.
Water Heaters
We are trained to service, repair or replace your water heater.
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has been a Trane® representative for over 20 years.
As a leader in enabling homeowners to take control of
their own energy management, Trane® continues to advance
HVAC in the home with some of the most energy efficient
equipment avaiable and specialized products to clean and
improve the air-quality in your home. |
 In
the area of energy efficiency, Trane was featured in the
June 2009 edition of Money magazine. According to Money:
"If you have a central
unit and it's at least 12 years old, you could save 30%
on cooling bills with a new Energy Star-qualified one",
says Dale Hoffmeyer of Energy Star. The sweet spot for value
now and savings later: a model with a 16 seasonal energy
efficiency ratio (SEER), says Joseph Harberg of Current
Energy, a Dallas retailer of efficient appliances. "He
likes the 16-SEER Trane XL16i." |
 The
Trane® CleanEffects™
a whole-house air cleaner, was featured in a new study conducted
by Environmental Health & Engineering Inc. (EH&E)
and professors at the Harvard School of Public Health that
revealed the installation of Trane CleanEffects™,
reduces dust accumulation in the home by more than 50 percent
-- meaning you can dust less and have a healthier, cleaner
home environment.
To find more information on these stories visit the
Trane® site at www.trane.com |
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Protect your family and your home from the unhealthy and
damaging effects of over-dry air. Dry nose, cracked, itchy
skin, and sore throats. Aggravated allergy and asthma symptoms.
Painful static shocks. Chipping paint and plaster. Splitting
or cracked wood floors, furniture, trim and molding. Sound
familiar? Why go through another season with these problems
when there is a solution—an Honeywell
TrueSTEAM Whole-Home Humidifier.
Moisture on Demand
- TrueSTEAM works by producing its own
steam independent of equipment operation, so your home gets
moisture when you need it most.
Eco-Friendly
- TrueSTEAM is the most eco-friendly way to humidify your
home, because for every 1 gallon of water used, 1 gallon
of humidification is produced.
"True Steam"
- While other humidifiers rely on moisture-filled pads that
can be susceptible to bacteria growth in the water and the
airstream, TrueSTEAM delivers "true steam" - the
cleanest form of humidification.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
- TrueSTEAM is installed out-of-sight by Centrla Plumbing
and HVAC into your home's central heating and cooling system.
You can forget about having to fill clunky, portable units,
because TrueSTEAM automatically fills itself.
Whole-House Solution
- Installs directly or remotely to your furnace to deliver
moisture throughout your entire home.
Minimal Maintenance
- Simply clean once a year with soap and water and the rest
of the time it cleans itself automatically. TrueSTEAM carries
a 5-Year Warranty. |
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