Energy Efficiency
Increasing Your Comfort by Decreasing Your Utility Bills
Like many other appliances, the cost of your indoor comfort system includes not only its initial price, but also the ongoing costs of operation and maintenance. This means that the cooling and heating equipment and controls that you select today will continue to impact your finances for as long as you live in your home. That's why investing in a high efficiency comfort system makes sense.Other Energy Efficiency Factors
Although the efficiency of your cooling and heating equipment will have the greatest impact on your energy usage, other factors will also help reduce energy costs.
Maintain Proper Humidity
When cooling during the warm humid months, you will feel more comfortable at a higher temperature if the humidity level in your home is kept between 40 and 60%. This will reduce the load on your equipment and can save 10 to 15% in cooling costs. The best way to reduce and control humidity in your home is with a Carrier Variable Speed Indoor Unit and a Carrier Thermidistat Control or Comfort Zone II System.
Condition Only Occupied Rooms
Zoning or Programmable Thermostats can control your equipment according to your family's lifestyle and daily occupancy schedule. This allows you to eliminate the wasted energy of conditioning areas in your home that are unused or unoccupied.
Keep Equipment Clean
Regularly scheduled professional maintenance is also crucial to maintaining your system's maximum efficiency. Keeping your equipment clean by using an Electronic or Mechanical Air Cleaner will help maintain your system's optimum performance too.
Typical Annual Utility Expenses
Your heating and air conditioning typically account for more than 40% of your home's annual energy costs. In effect, your indoor comfort system is the only part of your home that can actually pay for itself while also providing the added benefits of more comfort and quieter operation.
