Summer in Houston is here, and things are already starting to heat up. This means your air conditioner is running overtime, and your electric bill may be struggling to keep up. With so many people depending on their air conditioners to keep them comfortable this summer, it raises the question: What are the best energy-efficient HVAC solutions for Summer?
Keep Up with Preventative Maintenance
One solution is to have preventative maintenance performed on your air conditioner. A simple and straightforward way that homeowners can maintain their units independently is to replace their air filters once a month. Replacing air filters prevents clogged or dirty air flow from putting a strain on your system. This extra strain can lead to higher energy consumption, longer system cycles, and increased electric bills. Replacing the filter regularly allows your HVAC system to operate efficiently, which saves you money at the end of the month on your light bill. Furthermore, having a professional come out twice a year to tune up your unit helps it run more efficiently as well, as expert HVAC technicians can clean and replace parts internally that are necessary to the performance of your unit.
Explore Energy Efficient HVAC Products
Another solution to make your HVAC system more energy efficient is to select energy-efficient products when you buy new cooling equipment. One such product is the heat pump. A heat pump cools your home by absorbing heat from indoor air and releasing it outside, like an air conditioner but with the added ability to reverse for heating, which offers the bonus of saving you energy in the winter as well! Likewise, you can look for more energy-efficient air conditioners with a higher SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating. Your system’s SEER rating is calculated by dividing the total cooling output of the system during a typical cooling season by the total electrical energy input over that same period, indicating how much cooling you get per unit of electricity consumed. Therefore, the higher the SEER rating, the lower your electric bill will be.
So, whether you are looking to replace your system with a more energy efficient option or keep your current unit running more efficiently, there are solutions for your home either way. If you are looking for an HVAC professional to perform preventative maintenance on your home or you would like an estimate on a new energy efficient solution for your home, please do not hesitate to call Air Integrity HVAC today at 281-786-0210!
~Kathleen Knight