It’s easy for your energy bills to rack up, but by focusing on HVAC maintenance, you can cut them down quite a bit. The professionals at Able Heat & Cool have been helping people with their heating and cooling equipment for over 30 years, and they have some valuable suggestions and solutions to help.

Money-Saving HVAC Maintenance Tips

1. Change the Filters

Your air filter captures contaminants in the air, such as dust, dirt, and other air-borne debris. Eventually, the filter can become so clogged with these particles that it stops proper air-flow from coming through. Clogged filters are ultimately the root cause of most heating and cooling problems and HVAC repair or premature equipment replacement.   A clogged filter forces your HVAC system to work more than necessary to compensate, using more energy that results in higher energy bills.  Able Heat & Cool recommends changing a pleated filter every 3 months  especially if you have indoor pets, live on dusty roads, or are sensitive to other air-borne allergens. 

2. Use a Programmable or Smart Thermostat

Regular thermostats allow you to adjust the temperature in the home or office… a simple control for your heating and cooling system but is not very efficient.  Programmable T-stats will give options so you can set temperatures based on the time of day, like a timer.  This is a great way to control energy consumption when not at home. 

 A Smart T-stat “learns” from your living patterns.  It can adjust itself for more ideal conditions like controlling humidity and you can control the climate remotely. It will show you in real-time how much you’re spending on heating or cooling costs and by adjusting the program to save money, you’ll see the changes and results immediately. This is the most energy efficient thermostat available.  

3. Maintain your HVAC System to Maintain your Comfort

Your HVAC system is one of the most expensive appliances in your home and it requires routine and regularly scheduled HVAC maintenance to ensure the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of the heat pump, air conditioner, or furnace. Regular HVAC maintenance will reduce energy consumption and help reduce the need for costly A/C, heat pump, and furnace repair.  Some equipment failures and breakdowns can be prevented.  Proper HVAC maintenance can give early detection of a problem before it gets worse and causes even greater expenses.

If you’re ready to schedule a maintenance appointment, get in touch with the team at Able Heat & Cool in Lincoln County, MO by calling (636) 528-4794. Visit their website for more information.