When it comes to keeping utility costs low in your Collin County TX home or business, investing in the latest energy efficient heating systems is a wise move. There are many energy efficient options for new furnaces and heat pumps that are environmentally friendly, lower utility bills and provide a better level of indoor climate control. While many home and business owners put off the installation of new heating systems due to the cost, investing in these energy efficient options now often means that the system will pay for itself in just a year or two of use simply due to the energy savings.
Heat Pump Systems
In mild climates such as Collin County TX, many home and business owners choose to utilize a heat pump. A heat pump is a split system that provides cool air in the summer and warm air during the winter. Today’s heat pumps are highly energy efficient. Instead of actually heating or cooling the air, a heat pump system moves hot air from one location to another. In the winter, the heat pump draws upon the heat in the outdoor air and brings it into your home. Most heat pumps also have a backup heating system for when the temperature drops below a certain level. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, installation of a new heat pump system could reduce your utility bills by 30 to 40 percent.
Furnaces
Furnaces are the most common way to warm a home or business during the winter. A furnace can be operated with natural gas, propane, oil or electricity. All furnaces must have a rating called the annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE). This is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and allows consumers to compare the efficiency of different models. A furnace with 95 percent AFUE will convert 95 percent of the consumed energy into heat, while wasting the other 5 percent. However, leaky duct work can cause an additional heat loss. For the most efficient furnace, choose a system with a multi-stage or variable speed motor and a fan setting that allows you to keep the fan on at any time.
Programmable Thermostats
Programmable thermostats can be used to automate the control of any type of heating systems in Collin County TX. Consumers can set a heating schedule that allows the heating systems to lower the indoor temperature while no one is home or at night while everyone is asleep.
At Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning & Heating, we install heating systems in Collin County TX that are both affordable and energy efficient. No matter what your budget, we can help you stay within it with our wide variety of heating system options. Whether you need a furnace or a heat pump, a system that operates on gas, oil or electricity, we have the solution for you. Our team at Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning & Heating looks forward to helping you find the best energy efficient option for your home or business.
