Living in Tuscaloosa, AL, energy efficiency is a priority, then my house is outfitted with a forced air furnace as well as air conditioner that rely on ductwork to transfer conditioned air, between the tepid as well as muggy summers as well as freezing, windy winters, either the cooling or heating system operates just about non stop… The cost of keeping a comfortable condo adds up to a significant portion of the house budget… I am regularly searching for new as well as more effective ways to tighten up the thermal envelope.
I have invested into Energy Star rated windows as well as exterior doors, diligently caulked every crack as well as crevice as well as weatherstripped.
I spent a very unpleasant weekend installing new insulation into the attic. I’ve added ceiling fans to help distribute heat more evenly in the winter time as well as contribute to cooling in the summer, however upgrading to a smart control device made a considerable improvement to comfort as well as convenience. The control device learned my family’s schedule as well as now adjusts accordingly. It makes sure my associate and I love ideal comfort while also conserving energy whenever possible. I have also enrolled in a repair plan with a local Tuscaloosa Heating as well as A/C supplier. They send a supplier to the house in the fall to service the furnace as well as in the Springtime to tune-up the air conditioner. This usual process ensures that both systems operate at peak capacity, efficiency as well as reliability. It saves me currency by avoiding needless repairs, keeping running costs low as well as extending component service life, during routine repair, the supplier recently commanded testing the ductwork. He told me that the correct duct system allows up to 30% of conditioned air to escape. I ended up investing into a duct sealing process that has significantly improved comfort as well as air quality.