HEATING

You Can't Control Winter Temperatures, But You Can Control Your Energy Costs



Vancouver, WA
There are a variety of steps you can take to cut the expenses of heating & cooling your home in Vancouver, WA.
Heating & cooling equipment use more energy than any other appliance. This inevitably shows up every month on the energy bill, but it's important to remember that energy costs can be controlled.


Annual Maintenance
One step to control energy costs is to schedule annual maintenance checks to make sure your unit is running efficiently. Most heating systems require very little owner maintenance. However, operating dirty heating equipment can result in an unnecessary loss of efficiency and can damage the furnace. You play a vital role in making sure your HVAC system continues to operate at peak performance.


High Efficiency Heating Equipment
If you?re in the market for a new heating unit, consider purchasing a high efficiency model. They can help reduce your energy costs as well as conserve our natural resources. When selecting a heat pump, pay close attention to the HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor). This is a measure of heating efficiency for air source heat pumps. The higher the HSPF, the higher the savings during the heating mode.


Zoning
Zoning can drastically lower your heating costs. With zoning, you no longer have to pay
to heat or cool areas of your home that are rarely used. You won?t have to heat or cool the whole house just to make one room comfortable. Zoning divides your home into separate comfort areas, which are heated or cooled based on your needs, and controlled by multiple thermostats.


Programmable Thermostats
Programmable or setback thermostats can make a big difference in energy consumption. These thermostats deliver maximum comfort, efficiency, and energy savings. Programmable thermostats are used to achieve the temperatures you want throughout your home. For example, if you're going to be away, you can set the whole house at an energy-saving temperature to avoid heating or cooling an empty house.




We are a trusted source for installation, repair, replacement, troubleshooting and maintenance of:
* Gas furnaces (natural gas or propane)
* Electric furnaces
* Heat pumps
* Air conditioners
* Geothermal heat pumps
* Ductless heat pumps