There are many simple ways to go green , from recycling to usein reusable shopping bags , but I will list what I tell my customers on a daily basis to save energy on heating and air-conditioning
1. the formost way to save energy is to have a updated system ! a system that is over 12 years old is know where near as efficent as the equipment made in the last 5 to 10 years for a example:
Heaters
Oil fired 20 years ago had a eff rateing average of 60% , 10 years ago 80% , 5 years till present 86%,
gas heaters 20 years ago 65%, 10 years ago 80% 5 years till present you can get 96+ %
heatpumps and airconditioners have made great strides if effentcy as well now most are switching over to a better more envoromental refrigerants
Typicaly when we change out a system that under 20 years the customer saves 25 to 30 % in operating cost
when we change out systems over 20 years its not uncommon to see 40+ % in yearly operating cost .
2. Keep your equipment maintained ! check and clean airfilters frequently a mildly dirty air filter can loose 10% of airflow which mean the system has to run longer and work harder ,
soot or dirt in your heat exchanger can cause you to loose 30% of heating capacity
keep your outside coils clean (window, wall and central units) take a hose and wash the little silver looking fins a couple of times during the season it can save you up to 15% in operating cost.
all theese things will also help to increese the life span of your equipment with less break downs .
3. in the summer months close your blinds and drapes the sun rays can heat up a room quickly up to 15 degree's a hour depending on where you live, and time of day.
in the winter the opposit open them let the sun help warm up rooms .
4. use set back thermastats (clock t-stats) for aricondition you can set up to 8 degrees differnce for heat up 10 degree's differnce i
any higher on the differnce then you start to loose you saving's on the amount of time the system will need to run to catch up to the desiered temp.
5. Use your ceiling fans ! in summer clockwise to push warm air to the ground to be cooled , in winter counterclockwise ( revers) to pool the cooler air up to be warmed (this is simple way to put it but trust me it works)
theese are a few things that can help save eneregy , saving energy = less carbons in the air = greener air
the best part is it can save you lots of money in the process
if you have any questions or want farther info you can PM if you dont want to ask them here I would be glad to answer or help you
