Hopefully the luck of the Irish will be with you today and always, but it takes more than luck to lower your energy bills. If you want to do your part in “going green” and start saving some green as well, St. Patrick’s day is a great time to start. Here are a few changes you can make in your home to start saving money and helping the Earth.

Replace Your HVAC Systems with ENERGY STAR Products

Replacing old heating and cooling equipment with ENERGY STAR qualified equipment can reduce your annual annual energy bill by a big pot o’ gold. So look into energy saving air conditioners, furnaces, boilers, and ductless heating and cooling systems when you start to shop. Call us at (860) 314-1518 to schedule a free estimate with one of our Comfort Advisors and for March only, save an additional $750 off of your new HVAC installation when you show/mention the offer below! But hurry, this offer expires March 31st!

Have Your HVAC Equipment Installed By HVAC Professionals

While replacing old heating and cooling equipment with energy-efficient units is great, it won’t help you save any money if you don’t have them installed correctly. Improper installation can reduce even a new system’s efficiency by up to 30 percent – leading to higher bills and maybe even shortening the life of the equipment. TMS technicians know how to install ENERGY STAR products.

Buy a Programmable Thermostat

If you’re away from home during set period of times throughout the week, a programmable thermostat can really save on bills. By programming the thermostat to go lower in the winter or higher in the summer by a few degrees while you’re not home, you can save about $180 every year in energy costs, if not more.

Have Air Leaks Sealed

Even if you have nice new, energy-saving HVAC equipment, you won’t see much change in your bills if the air is leaking out. So check to see if you feel air coming in from outside around doors and windows, and if you do, seal them with weather stripping or caulk. It’s also a good idea to have an HVAC technician check for leaks in your ductwork, which could make various rooms in your home get cooler or hotter than the rest. Sealing air leaks can keep your furnace or air conditioning from continuously running and wasting energy.

Get a Spring Air Conditioning Tune-Up

Temperatures are still mild and even a little chilly, but it won’t be long until you want to turn your A/C on. Make sure to schedule your annual Spring maintenance visit to make sure it’s working properly. We’ll do a thorough inspection and cleaning and make sure it’s blowing nice, cool air into your home. And for a limited time, we’re offering an additional 10% off of your maintenance if you schedule by March 31st!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from TMS!

Enjoy all of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this weekend and if you need any help with heating and cooling issues, give us a call or text at (860) 314-1518!

Source: https://www.snellheatingandair.com/5-hvac-tips-going-green-st-patricks-day/