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When you manage a business, you are always looking for ways of improving your bottom line. In addition to increasing profits, you can also earn more by cutting down on operating expenses—such as your electricity bill. Since your HVAC system contributes heavily to your energy usage, the guide below offers tips for lowering cooling costs. 

How to Reduce Heating & Cooling Costs

1. Schedule Routine Maintenance 

Components inside your HVAC system become naturally worn, dirty, or clogged with time. This can drive up energy costs. For example, if a refrigerant leak develops, warm air that is run over the evaporator coils will not cool as effectively or at all. If there is a clog in the filter, it makes it harder for air to pass through, affecting temperature readings and causing your unit to work overtime to try to compensate.

For these reasons, you should schedule routine HVAC maintenance at least once a year. They will clean and tighten components and repair developing issues before they can affect your comfort.

2. Install Window Films 

HVACIncoming UV light can heat up the air inside your office, making it harder for your HVAC system to keep rooms cool. However, window films can block ultraviolet light, reducing the heat load by as much as 84%. As an added bonus, window films are designed in a range of colors and UV blocking strengths, making it easy to control the look and temperature inside your office. 

3. Upgrade Your System

Older thermostats must be programmed manually, meaning if you want your employees to step into a cool office in the morning, you have to leave the AC running throughout the night. By upgrading to a smart thermostat, you gain the ability to control temperature settings from your smartphone or computer, so you can regulate HVAC use when no one is in the office. 

 

If you are concerned about how much you have been spending on energy, turn to Bernie Buchner, Inc. in La Crosse, WI. For more than 60 years, this team of fully licensed, bonded, and insured master tradespeople has been offering fast and efficient service to their customers. Learn more about their offerings online. Schedule your next HVAC inspection by giving their office a call at (608) 784-9000. Text JOIN to (608) 480-8709 to receive text message updates.

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