Comfort at what cost?

Did you know that the average person spends about half of their energy costs on heating and cooling?

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While we personally might be able to keep ourselves comfortable, we might not be extending that same comfort to our wallets! What are some things that can be done to reduce the cost of comfort?

• Change your filters regularly. This is the easiest step that can be taken to not only prevent high energy bills but also help to maintain your HVAC unit. These are the filters JD Air owner, Julian, uses in his home.

• Scheduling regular preventive maintenance for your unit is another great way to manage cost and keep your unit running in prime condition. Components that are not functioning optimally put stress on other parts, making your HVAC system less efficient and wear out quicker. A skilled technician will be able to make suggestions that will help you to lower your electricity bill and improve the overall performance of your HVAC unit.

• Have a technician come out and take a look. If you experience a sudden spike in your energy bill that doesn’t seem to be weather related, the cause could be a number of HVAC related reasons from failing system parts to leaks in the duct work. If your system is at the end of its life cycle, a new more efficient system may be the answer.

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