How can I lower my utility bill?
Lower utility bills? Why would a customer be asking a Wentzel’s Heating and Cooling Pro how to lower their electrical bills? Well, we hear that question just about every time we go into a customer’s home.
The utility bill from the last month arrives and reminds us of the hotter days to come, those days when the air conditioner never shuts off and you can see the blistering heat rising from the pavement outside your living room window.
Your air conditioner uses more energy than any other appliance in your home. Add to that scenario some high Florida humidity and temperatures in the 90’s and you have got the perfect recipe for a high utility bill. Good news, you do have some control over keeping your cooling bill in check.
Here are some solutions to consider.
Annual Maintenance = Lower Utility Bills
Wentzel’s Heating and Air Conditioning recommends having a maintenance and service agreement so you can be sure that your system is running efficiently all year long. In short, we will provide you with a qualified Service Technician to inspect and service your Air Conditioning and Heating equipment twice a year to keep it running smoothly.
Benefits of Having a Maintenance Agreement:
- Semi-annual inspection
- 10% discount on service parts
- Competitive rate on labor for repairs
- Better Indoor Air Quality
- Equipment runs more efficiently saving you money
- Catch problems early preventing major problems
- Avoid Surprises – Emergency repairs are less likely to be needed
Included Maintenance Services:
- Checking indoor and outdoor coils
- Check operating pressures
- Check safety controls
- Check and replace 1 standard filter
- Check and adjust blower components
- Check for correct air flow
- Clean condensate pan
- Check all electrical connections
- Check voltage and amperage on motors
- Lubricate all moving parts
- Check thermostat calibration
Programmable Thermostats = Lower Utility Bills
According to FPL, you can save up to 20% on your heating and cooling costs by installing a programmable thermostat. These thermostats deliver maximum comfort, efficiency, and energy savings. Programmable thermostats are used to archive the temperatures you want throughout your home when you need them.
Usually, when a thermostat fails it should be replaced. To save money for years to come we will replace your thermostat with a programmable thermostat which you can program so that you are cooling your home most when you are home and less when you are away.
High-Efficiency Cooling Equipment
If you are in the market for a new air conditioner, only purchase high-efficiency equipment. If your unit is more than 12 years old, it’s time to consider a replacement. A more efficient air conditioner and furnace will lower your utility bill as well as conserve energy.
Pay very close attention to the SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ration) when selecting an air conditioner or heat pump. This is a measure of cooling efficiency for air conditioners. The higher the SEER, the higher the savings. Be sure to ask your Wentzel’s HVAC Pro about local utility company rebates and tax credits when you install your high efficient equipment.
There are many reasons why Wentzel’s Air Conditioning is the No. 1 AC company in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on our work. We will deliver and install equipment to any location — even the most difficult spaces.
The Wentzel family has served this community since 1959. We know you want it done correctly and at the right price. We offer free estimates on new installations.