Go "Green" with Ductworks!
Energy efficient products and servicesGo Green with Ductworks HVAC

A cleaner environment is possible with more energy efficient systems.
Protecting the planet while saving you money.

“Heating and cooling account for about 56% of the energy use in a
typical U.S. home, making it the largest energy expense for most homes.”
www.energysavers.gov


“When properly sized and installed, an ENERGY STAR furnace can
reduce your heating costs by as much as 40% and an ENERGY STAR
air conditioner can save you up to 50% on your cooling bills.”
www.go-greenhvac.net


ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

Results are already adding up. Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved enough energy in 2009 alone to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 30 million cars — all while saving nearly $17 billion on their utility bills.

For the Home
Energy efficient choices can save families on their energy bill while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, without sacrificing features, style or comfort. ENERGY STAR helps you make the energy efficient choice.

If looking for new household products, look for ones that have earned the ENERGY STAR. They meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy.

Source: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=about.ab_index

Up to $2500 in Rebates & Tax Credits Available
Rebates and tax credits are available on certain energy efficient products. Contact us to discuss current programs and to assist you with choosing a qualified product. Not all Energy Star products are eligible.

Recommendations

  • Upgrading your gas furnace to Energy Star-labeled unit with an
    AFUE rating of at least 90
  • Upgrade central air conditioner to Energy Star-labeled unit with
    SEER rating of at least 12
  • Upgrade insulation to DOE-recommended levels
  • Seal leaks in building shell to reduce air infiltration
  • Insulate and seal forced air heating and cooling ducts
  • Install an Energy Star-labeled programmable thermostat


Source: http://www.go-greenhvac.net/facts.php

How the HVAC industry is going green
Previously, most air conditioners and heat pumps were manufactured to use a refrigerant called R-22. Since many experts have now found R-22 to be harmful to the environment, systems are now designed to use R-410, a more efficient and environmentally friendly refrigerant.

When is it time to replace?
Certain telltale signs indicate it's time to consider replacing heating and cooling equipment. It may be time to make a change if:

Your heat pump or air conditioner is more than 10 years old.
Consider replacing it with a unit that has earned the ENERGY STAR label. Installed correctly, these high-efficiency units can save you money on heating and cooling costs.

Your furnace or boiler is more than 15 years old.
Consider replacing it with an ENERGY STAR qualified furnace or boiler for greater efficiency.

Your equipment needs frequent repairs and your energy bills are going up.
Your cooling or heating equipment my have become less efficient.

Some rooms in your home are too hot or too cold.
Improper equipment operation, duct problems or inadequate insulation could be the cause.

No one is home for long periods of the day and you
do not have a programmable thermostat.
Install a programmable thermostat or have a good contractor install one and instruct you on its use — to start saving energy and money while they're away or sleeping.

Your home has humidity problems.
Poor or inadequate equipment can cause the air to be too dry in the winter or too humid in the summer.

Your home has excessive dust.
Dust and particles can build up in your duct work and get distributed throughout your house. Duct cleaning may be a solution.

Your heating or cooling system is noisy.
You could have an undersized duct system or a problem with the indoor coil of your cooling equipment.

Adapted from: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=heat_cool.pr_checklist_consumers