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Energy Star Informational Tips for Heating and
Cooling This Winter:
Save Energy, Save Money With Energy Star Tips
Replacing old cooling and heating equipment with
more efficient, ENERGY STAR qualified equipment is
one way to save energy and money. However, your
home's heating and cooling equipment is part of a
larger system. Heating and cooling your home smartly
can include properly maintaining your existing
equipment, using a programmable thermostat, finding
and sealing air leaks, tightening up your ducts, and
more.
Repair or Replace?
Changing out old cooling and heating equipment with
ENERGY STAR qualified models can cut your annual
energy costs by 20%. Remember that getting the
proper size and a quality installation is essential
to getting the most from your new equipment. Learn
more about each cooling and heating product from
links in the left column.
Maintain your Equipment:
Just as a tune-up for your car can improve your gas
mileage, a yearly tune-up of your heating and
cooling system can improve efficiency and comfort.
Use a Programmable Thermostat
Use an ENERGY STAR qualified model to adjust the
temperature of your home when you are home or away
to save $100 each year in energy costs.
Duct Sealing
It's common to find gaps between duct joints,
whether a home is new or old. Seal and insulate
ducts to improve comfort and system efficiency.
Find and Seal Air Leaks (Home Sealing)
Air leaks caused by insufficient insulation and gaps
and cracks in your home can lead to low comfort and
high energy bills. By properly sealing your home,
you can cut your energy bills by up to 10 percent.
>>>Our
Energy Star Rated Thermostats
Single Stage Heating & Cooling
Energy Star
Thermostats
For gas forced air systems with or without AC, Oil systems, hot water, electric furnaces,
Milivolt, central air conditioners, and Single stage heat pumps (no secondary / auxiliary heat source)
Heat Pump
Energy Star Thermostat
For heat pump systems with secondary or auxiliary heat. Sometimes also referred as emergency heat or heat strips. This secondary heat kicks in when the
temperature really drops. These heat pump thermostats work great with Trane heat pumps, Lennox Heat Pumps, Carrier Heat Pumps, GE, and more!
Two Stage
Energy Star Thermostat
Line Voltage Energy Star Controls
For line voltage systems that run on direct current instead of the usual 24 volts. Used for baseboard heaters, electric wall heat, and more electric heat systems
- Please see the Energy Star Thermostat Below.
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