Optimize Energy Usage In Your Home
Becoming more energy efficient starts with understanding the energy usage of your HVAC equipment. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions related to heating and cooling. We hope these answers will give you an understanding of why maintaining and replacing your HVAC equipment is important to your energy output, energy savings and overall health.
How are air conditioners more than 100% efficient?
The Coefficient of Performance metric (COP) measures how much heat is being pumped vs. The energy that is used to do it. No system is more than 100% efficient.
What is energy efficiency in heating and cooling?
Your heater will almost always use more energy than your air conditioner, depending on your home’s insulation. Heating a home in a country where the weather is colder will almost always be more expensive and require more energy.
Does an air conditioner use more energy when it is hot?
The lower the temperature you set on your air conditioning system, the more energy that is required to cool your home. Assuming it is hot outside, and you need a much lower temperature in your living space, the AC compressor will work longer and consume more power.
What is the purpose of an HVAC energy audit in a building?
An energy audit will help you gauge how effectively you are using energy now and provide suggestions on how to improve your energy efficiency and save money. Many of these improvements will come with improving hidden issues with your heating and cooling units. Doing an audit will end up saving you money in the long run.
What is the most energy efficient way to cool down air?
Fans are the most energy efficient way to cool down the air. We recommend you keep your refrigerator door closed, use shading in your home like curtains or blinds, close your windows, turn off the lights when you can, keep oven use to a minimum, take cold showers and make sure there are no cracks in your insulation.
If you have questions related to energy efficiency, Contact B.R.s Plumbing and Heating today to get free over-the-phone solutions from a trusted advisor.
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