Business owners and homeowners alike have looked at their electric and heating bills this month and cringed. Many people are turning the heat down a few degrees or turning the minimum temperature on their air conditioner up. Other people are looking at the efficiency of their windows.
While these small changes help save on energy costs, one of the best ways to lower your energy bill is by making sure your HVAC system is running at maximum efficiency. Below are four ways to make sure your HVAC system is efficient:
1. Clean Your Coils and Duct Work To Lower Your Utilities
If your ductwork is filthy, so is the air you breathe. Having ductwork that is clogged with dust, dirt, and debris built up can lead your entire system to work harder than it needs to. The air does not move as effectively, and your business’s offices take longer to heat and cool. Cleaning your ductwork allows for the air to move effectively through your ductwork, so your business’s heating bill is lowered.
2. Clean Or Change The HVAC Filters
When you clean out a clogged air conditioning or heating system, you can save up to 15% on your energy bill. If you have a high electricity bill like the rest of us, this is a huge amount of money saved.
3. Service Your HVAC System
Just like your car or truck, an HVAC system is a machine. If you change your vehicle’s oil regularly, keep the air maintained in your tires as well as receive regular tune-ups from your mechanic, your vehicle will last longer and be more fuel efficient. The same is true of your HVAC system.
If you have your heating and cooling system regularly cleaned and serviced, it will run at maximum efficiency. Stop overpaying for your business’s utilities and make sure your HVAC system is serviced.
4. Refurbish Your HVAC System
Upgrading your HVAC system is expensive, but if your system is outdated and inefficient, it may be well worth the cost. An old, outdated heating or air conditioning system can lead to high fuel or electricity usage. Refurbishing an old air conditioning system in your business can save up to 40% on electricity costs.
Having a new and advanced AC unit is expensive, but the costs you will save on your monthly electric bill will be a lot. Make sure you maintain your new AC unit, so it remains running at maximum efficiency.
Make Sure You Keep Your Utility Bill Low
The most effective way to save money on your utility bill is to have your heating and cooling system regularly cleaned and inspected. PROAC can help you save money as the cost of utilities, heating fuels, and electric bills increase.
Benefits Beyond Your Utility Bill
Cleaning out your ductwork or HVAC system has benefits beyond lowering your utility bill. A clean HVAC system means clean air. Having higher air quality in your business means fewer sick employees. Additionally, regular maintenance of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning will increase their longevity.
Refurbishing and maintaining is much more affordable than replacing. Save money on your utilities and ensure a large amount of savings for your business with a well-maintained and long-lasting HVAC system.
Contact PROAC To Lower Your Business’s Utility Bill
Contact us at PROAC to take a look at your HVAC system, make repairs, and clean your coils, filters, and duct work. You will feel a difference in the air you breathe and the electricity bills you receive. Save on your heating costs this year.