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I Saved Money With an Energy Efficient A/C

Greens Blog   ·   October 31, 2009

A testimonial…
In April of this year my A/C broke. When I was told I needed to buy a completely new A/C system I wasn’t very happy. Obviously right now no one wants to spend money, but this is Florida and cool air is crucial. I was presented with prices for for the cheapest unit and [...]

Clark Howard on HVAC Energy Savings Payback

Greens Blog   ·   September 22, 2009

Clark Howard on HVAC Energy Savings Payback
Help me with home energy savings
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STEPHEN:
The heating system and air conditioning in my house is 21 years old. A contractor has told me that I can spend $5,700 on a new gas furnace that will be 90% efficient and a heat [...]

Solving Air Flow Problems in Your Home

Greens Blog, Residential   ·   September 18, 2009

Basic things that the homeowner can check to help air flow:
First and foremost, check your air conditioning filter to see if it is dirty and if so, remove the dirty filter and install a new filter. Plugged filters restrict air flow by creating a pressure drop.
Next, walk around your house to see if any cold [...]

Energy Savings Tips

Greens Blog   ·   July 24, 2009

Heating and Air Conditioning account for 56% of energy use in the Typical U.S. Home, making it the largest single energy expense in most homes according to the Department of Energy. In most Florida homes air conditioning alone accounts for 40-50% of annual electric bill.
Set your thermostat to 78 and keep the fan switch on [...]

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