What Are Some Energy Saving Strategies For Your HVAC System?

Your HVAC System

Not every HVAC system has both heating and cooling capabilities, but some people have a unit that can both heat and cool their McAllen home. It’s more convenient to have heating and cooling in one unit because it’s less costly than having two units that heat and cool the home separately. This also means there’s less hassle when it comes time to maintain or fix a single HVAC unit as opposed to two units. Those who have an HVAC unit that they turn on to heat or cool the home need to make sure it’s saving them energy as opposed to wasting it. You'll also need to do a few things to ensure that the HVAC unit is energy-efficient as well as doing its job.

How To Save Energy

Saving energy in the home is easy enough, even when running the HVAC unit. Your first thoughts should be to make sure the filter is clean when you turn on the unit, especially if it hasn’t been on for a while. A clean filter will ensure proper airflow as well as ensuring that certain debris don’t get into the air that you breathe. With a clean air filter, you’re less likely to have problems with the air you breathe, and the airflow will be sufficient enough to keep the HVAC unit running, without consuming extra energy.

You’ll also want to consider getting a thermostat that can be programmed, especially since they can drastically save the amount of energy you use. Many will choose to leave their McAllen home and to leave the heat on throughout the day, which is understandable because no one wants to come home to a cold house. The problem with leaving the HVAC unit on when no one is there is it wastes energy. Getting a programmable thermostat can allow you to turn the unit on before you come home, but the thermostat will keep the unit off during the day when no one is home, which can save you some money on energy.

Maintenance Is A Great Idea

You’ll want to make sure your HVAC unit is getting the maintenance it needs, especially since a poorly maintained HVAC unit can cost you more money. As long as the unit is checked every year and tuned up, then you can have a unit that runs for many more years as well as a unit that saves you money on energy.

If your McAllen, TX HVAC unit needs some extra attention and you are trying to conserve energy do not hesitate to reach out to All Valley Pro Mechanical LLC at (956) 686-6656.