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Environmental
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Residential Air Conditioning & Heating
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Homeowner Tip:
Weed-whackers can damage the outdoor coil and result in costly repairs!
Homeowner Tip:
Be sure to shovel the snow from around your heat pump so that air can circulate across the coil.
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About ESA:
Advanced Technology for Advanced Comfort.
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Seasonal Tips to Reduce Heating and
Cooling Costs
SUMMER
- During the cooling season, set your thermostat at 75°F or above.
- Do not set the thermostat below 70°F at night or ice might form on the indoor coil.
- Make sure your filter is clean.
- Have your system checked by a professional to make sure that your refrigerant level is correct and that your coils are clean.
- If you have a programmable thermostat, programming the thermostat to turn up an additional five degrees when you plan to be away will save more energy.
- Keep your shades drawn on the sunny side of the house during the day.
- Trim the shrubs surrounding your heat pump or air conditioner to ensure good air exchange across the coil.
WINTER
- During the heating season, set your thermostat at 68° F or less.
- If you have a natural gas heating system, turning back the thermostat an additional five degrees when you plan to be away will save more energy. If you plan on being away for several days, set the thermostat at 50° - 60°F.
- If you have a heat pump and do NOT have a programmable thermostat, it would be best to leave the thermostat at one setting. You may save energy when you turn the thermostat back, however the savings are lost when you turn it back up and the more expensive electric resistance heat comes on to raise the temperature.
- If you have a heat pump with a programmable thermostat, programming the thermostat to turn back an additional five degrees when you plan to be away will save more energy. If you plan on being away for several days, program the thermostat to maintain 50° - 60°F. The programmable thermostat will use the heat pump to raise the temperature slowly before the time programmed to achieve the desired temperature and avoid the use of the electric resistance heat.
- Turn the fan switch to automatic ("Auto") instead of having it run continuously ("On").
- Use the sun - open the drapes and shades during the day on the sunny side of your home to allow solar heating. Keep shades and drapes closed on the shady side of your home and at night to retain warmth.
- Humidified air will make the air feel warmer during the heating season.
- Consider lowering the temperature setting and dressing warmer.
