There are lots of ways homeowners in the Denver NC/Lake Norman area can take control of their home heating and cooling energy management. One of the best ways is to buy the residential HVAC system that is the correct size for your house. If your HVAC system is too small, it must work too hard (while the meter is running!) and you will likely never be truly comfortable, either too hot or too cold.  Buy too much system, and you pay up front for excess heating or cooling capacity you will never use.

Because buying the correct HVAC system is so important, because it is a significant investment, and because there are many factors to consider, it can be an intimidating process. Climatech Heating and Cooling would like to make the decision a little easier for you.

Efficient Residential HVAC Equipment Saves Energy and Money

According to the Alliance to Save Energy, the average American household will pay $2,300 this year on energy costs, with heating alone accounting for almost 45 percent of that total.

Climatech Heating and Cooling offers products and systems from well-known, reputable HVAC suppliers like Trane, Lennox and others. Climatech can install a portfolio of high-performing and high-quality residential HVAC systems that will not only help you save on your monthly utility bills, but also save energy and help the environment.

The ENERGY STAR Qualified systems Climatech offers include:

• Highly efficient gas furnaces that have earned up to a 95% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating – almost 20% higher than the government minimum standard. You can use up to 40% less energy when you  install an efficient furnace.
• Highly efficient air conditioners with a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of up to 20.00 – significantly higher than the minimum 13 efficiency of 13 allowed by Energy Department. If you were to replace a 10 year old AC system with a new one with 20 SEER rating, you could save up tp 60% on your yearly energy bill.

Preventative Maintenance is the Key to a Healthy HVAC System

Climatech Heating and Cooling offers homeowners in the Denver NC/Lake Norman area comprehensive preventative maintenance service for residential HVAC systems. Prior to the summer cooling and winter heating seasons begin, we will make sure your system is in good working order.  We can also perform system tune-ups – annually for oil-fired systems, every two years for gas, and every three years for heat pumps. This will help extend the life of your system, increase energy efficiency, cause less pollution and save you money.

A clean furnace filter will allow better airflow and help decrease your energy use. A clean, well-lubricated and properly adjusted furnace may save you about 5% on your heating costs. If you would like to increase the energy efficiency of your furnace, clean or replace your filters once a month during operating seasons.

A Programmable Thermostat Provides Efficiency and Comfort

A programmable thermostat is made to optimize the performance of your HVAC system by providing accurate and reliable temperature control. A programmable thermostat may save you about $100 a year, and could actually pay for itself in two years or less.

Energy Efficiency is more than a Rating

Climatech Heating and Cooling knows that not all square footage is created equally.  The SEER efficiency rating given to an HVAC system may say one thing in the factory, but when it is installed in the home, it can be much lower.  If your system has insufficient airflow (up to 70% don’t), insufficient refrigerant (up to 74% don’t), mismatched coils or leaky ducts, it could really put a dent in your energy efficiency, increase system wear and tear, and shorten system life. This is why professional consultation and installation is so important when choosing an HVAC system—and supplier.

If you live in the DenverNC/Lake Norman area, and would like to learn more about maximizing your home’s energy efficiency, please contact Climatech Heating and Cooling today!