Your score on the ENERGY STAR Home Energy Yardstick is below five.
That means you’re using more energy at home than most Americans and probably paying more than you need to on energy bills. Get personalized recomendations to improve your home and/or heating and cooling system. Find the Home Energy Yardstick at www.energystar.gov. Click on Home Energy Analysis.
Your home has humidity problems and/or excessive dust.
Poorly operating or improperly sized equipment could be to blame. Leaky ductwork can also cause these problems, so having it sealed may be a solution. Monthly maintenance of your heating and cooling equipment’s filters may also help.
Some of your rooms are too hot or cold.
Duct problems, inadequate air sealing or insulation could be the cause. No matter how efficient your heating and cooling system is, if your home is not properly sealed and insulated against air leakage, you will not be as comfortable and your system will have to work harder.
Ideal for warmer climates, a heat pump is an all-in-one cooling and heating system. During summer months, it works like an air conditioner. It extracts heat from inside your home and transfers it to the outdoor air. When the weather’s cooler, it does the exact opposite, taking heat from outside and moving it inside.
In February 2009, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act expands tax credits to homeowners for energy-efficient appliances and improvements. As a four-time winner of the ENERGY STAR® Manufacturing Partner of the Year award—and the first and only winner in the heating and cooling industry—Lennox offers a complete selection of high-efficiency home comfort systems that are eligible for tax credits under the new plan.
Adding trees to your yard can help reduce energy bills, providing shade in the summer and windbreaks in the winter. It’s important to choose the right tree for the right place: Shade trees placed to the south and west of your home will cast cooling shadows in the summer and allow warm sun to shine in during the winter.
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