Taking energy saving measures

Living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, energy efficiency is a priority… My household is outfitted with a forced air furnace and a/c that rely on HVAC duct to transfer conditioned air, and between the hot and muggy summers and chilly, windy winters, either the cooling or furnace operates just about non stop.

  • The cost of keeping a comfortable home adds up to a significant portion of the home budget, but i am always searching for new and more effective ways to tighten up the thermal envelope.

I have invested into Energy Star rated windows and exterior doors, diligently caulked every crack and crevice and weatherstripped. I spent a truly unpleasant weekend installing new insulation into the attic. I’ve added ceiling fans to help distribute heat more evenly in the winter time and contribute to cooling in the summer… Upgrading to a smart control unit made a considerable improvement to comfort and convenience. The control unit learned my family’s schedule and now adjusts accordingly. It makes sure my associate and I prefer ideal comfort while also conserving energy whenever possible. I have also enrolled in a repair plan with a local Tuscaloosa HVAC corporation. They send a specialist to the household in the fall to repair the furnace and in the Springtime to tune-up the a/c. This common process ensures that both systems operate at peak capacity, efficiency and reliability. It saves me money by avoiding needless repairs, keeping running costs low and extending device repair life; During routine repair, the specialist recently requested testing the HVAC duct, but he told me that the proper 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 and air quality.

 

HVAC professional in Tuscaloosa Alabama