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Earth Day and Your HVAC System

4/21/2023

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This year, April 22 is Earth Day. It’s a yearly reminder to make a difference by actively participating in your local and global environment. Over one billion people worldwide will celebrate Earth Day in over 190 countries—all with the goal of helping to make our planet a better place to live, reduce waste, and lessen pollution. Did you know that your HVAC system consumes the most energy of any system in your household? Let’s look at some actionable steps to reduce your carbon footprint.

Seal HVAC Ductwork
The average home cooling and heating ducts lose up to 30% in air leakage. Sealing ducts reduce cooling and heating costs on your utility bill, improve HVAC efficiency, and eliminate air leakage.

Change Out Air Filters
Earth Day is a great day to change your HVAC system air filters. Dirty, clogged air filters waste precious energy resources, cause your HVAC to work harder, and contribute to air pollution. A clean air filter reduces indoor contaminants, allows air to circulate properly inside your home, and keeps your system working efficiently.

Plant Trees
Planting trees on your property increases shading for your home and decreases your energy bills. Trees help to purify the air we breathe and regulate neighborhood temperatures.

Schedule Maintenance
Small changes can have a big impact on the environment. Your HVAC system contributes upwards of 46% of combined energy usage in your house. By scheduling spring maintenance, you’ll help ensure it’s running effortlessly, and conserving valuable energy. You can’t expect your AC to be operating at peak performance levels without a tune-up. Without regular maintenance, you’re taking a chance on a breakdown of your HVAC unit.

Reduce Heat Entering Your Home
You’ll save substantial amounts of money on monthly utility bills by blocking solar heat from entering your house. By drawing the blinds or shutters, closing curtains or drapes, or even installing UV window film, helps keep direct sunlight out. Furniture, carpets, drapes, and curtains can fade over time from UV exposure. Your HVAC system benefits from a reduced workload trying to keep your house cool.

Call CES Today
These simple steps will save you money on air conditioning, reduce your carbon footprint, and help make our planet a better place to live. Would you like to learn more about HVAC energy saving tips for Earth Day 2022? The professionals at CES will be happy to answer all your questions. Call CES today at 615-776-3135 to schedule a maintenance appointment.

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2023 HVAC Changes

11/22/2022

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Replace your HVAC system NOW and save BIG before the new 2023 standards go into effect

There has never been a better time to buy. Save on your new system before the 2023 standards go into effect.

The new minimum efficiency standard required by the Department of Energy will go into effect in 2023. The minimum manufacturers can make will be 1 SEER higher for air conditioning and heat pump systems. The DOE divides the country into regions, and CES is in the southeast, requiring you to maintain regional standards. The DOE is also initiating a new and more stringent testing procedure known as SEER 2.
2022 has seen rampant inflation, and customers are price sensitive. But starting January 1, 2023, air conditioner prices are set to go up drastically.
HVAC industry alerts are now warning of significant price increases for 2023. There are four reasons for this increase:

The cooling equipment components will perform higher to achieve a high-efficiency rating. This is a good thing as these components generally have higher quality and will last longer.
The physical size of the indoor cooling and outdoor air conditioner coil will increase to gain efficiency. This equates to more copper, aluminum, and steel and hence more cost.
With the physically larger units comes more labor in handling the equipment, and fewer units will fit in a rail car or tractor-trailer. Both handling and shipping costs will be increased.
Fans and the top that covers fans in air conditioners will be a different design to achieve a higher efficiency rating. The cost of the design is more with the larger units.

Should I replace my system before January 1, 2023? The answer is a resounding “Yes” if you have one of the following:

An air conditioner that operates with an ozone-depleting refrigerant known as “R22.” Whether the system is working or not – replace it since this refrigerant is no longer being made.
If your cooling system operates with an ozone-friendly refrigerant (known as R410A or Puron) and is over 12 years old, whether the system is working or not, replace it.
If your cooling system is operating with an ozone-friendly refrigerant (known as R410A or Puron) and is under 12 years old but facing repair costs over $500, replace it.

No one knows the standards your HVAC system needs to meet like CES. We are here to help you navigate the changes, select the most energy-efficient and reliable unit for your household, and we even offer financing to help ease the burden of replacing your home’s most expensive appliance.

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