How Old Is the Heating and Cooling System in Your Home?

Winter has arrived with a vengeance in many parts of the country. As a result, there are many travelers who may be struggling to get to their New Decade’s celebrations. From the fast transition that so many are making from a far from white Christmas to the frigid new year weather event, there are also many home owners who are worried about the reliability of their furnaces. Fortunately, if you are someone who diligently schedules wither air conditioning or furnace maintenance calls every six months then you are likely in a position where you have fewer concerns. Checking on the air conditioning and furnace maintenance yourself is also a good plan when there is a sudden change of temperatures. And while the first weekend of the new year may not seem like a time to have to worry about air conditioning, the fact of the matter is many people have regular routines when it comes to their HVAC systems no matter what time of the year it is.
Cooling and Heating Services Provide Important Comfort Controls to Any Building

We are a nation that makes comfort a priority. Fortunately, with the latest air conditioning and heating options these comforts can be safe and affordable. This means, however, that there are many home owners who really need to consider updating the HVAC systems in their homes if they want to be efficient and healthy, as well as comfortable. From the installation of mini split AC systems to ductless systems that can keep a home more allergen free, there are many ways that a property owner can be certain that they are creating the best level of comfort for their family while also protecting the environment.

The decision to install a tankless water heater, for example, is one kind of upgrade that many property owners are making. In addition to updating to the most energy efficient heating and cooling systems, there are many ways that a property owner can create a comfortable home year round:

• In homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water daily, tankless water heaters can be 24% to 34% more energy efficient when they are compared to conventional storage tank water heaters.
• Old water heaters can account for as much as 30% of a home’s total consumption of energy. They can also serve as a danger of serious water damage should they leak. Worse yet, a water heater explosion is even more serious.
• Heating water accounts for up to 30% of the average home’s energy budget, so having newer more efficient hot water heater can help you limit some of these expenses.
• Regular maintenance can keep an air conditioner running efficiently, which is a good thing because currently air conditioners cost U.S. homeowners more than $11 billion every year.
• The lowest efficiency allowed by law for new gas furnaces is 78%, and nearing near total efficiency, some new models achieve 97%.
• Furnaces typically last an average of 15 to 18 years, but they may have a much shorter life expectancy if they are not properly maintained.
• Unfortunately, nearly a trillion gallons of water, at a value of $6 billion, is wasted each year as the result of running toilets, leaking faucets, or other leaks. Maintaining your plumbing, as a result, is as important as maintaining a HVAC system.
• Switching to high-efficiency air conditioners and taking other actions to keep a home cool can reduce energy use for air conditioning by as much as 20% to 50%.

The best way to lower your utility bill is to make certain that your current HVAC system is well maintained. If you want to go even one step further, however, you might even consider upgrading to a newer system if the one in your home is older than 15 years. The latest advancements in HVAC technology allows you to get the comfort you demand at a more affordable monthly rate. In addition to keeping you and your family as comfortable as possible, the decision to switch to a new HVAc system or tankless hot water heater can also be good for both your pocketbook and the environment. What are you waiting for? A new decade to make a change?