How can we improve the efficiency of an existing heating and cooling system without replacing the furnace or the air conditioner and without adding more insulation?
A. First and foremost is MAINTENANCE. The equipment needs to be cleaned and serviced by a qualified service professional at least once a year. Studies have shown that lack of proper maintenance can reduce equipment efficiency by 5-10%. In addition, most of today’s filters need to be changed a minimum of every 90 days, and recommended every 30 days. After thorough cleaning, the service technician will adjust the refrigerant in your air conditioner to the manufacturer’s specifications. Keep in mind that an over charged unit is just as bad as an under charged unit when it comes to energy consumption. On the heating side, the burners should be cleaned for maximum performance, as well as adjusting the gas pressure, and cleaning the blower wheel. You may also want to consider a programmable thermostat to set back the temperature while you are away or sleeping. However, you must use your programmable thermostat sensibly. Short (less than 8 hours) or severe (more than 5 Deg. F.) set back perio
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- How can we improve the efficiency of an existing heating and cooling system without replacing the furnace or the air conditioner without adding more insulation?
