Environmental Systems Associates, Inc.
Voted Howard County's Best HVAC Service Provider!
Environmental Systems Associates, Inc.
Residential Air Conditioning & Heating
(410) 381-7991
Howard County, Maryland
Voted Howard County's Best HVAC Service Provider!
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Seasonal Tips… WINTER
To get ready for
Winter:
- Change your filters.
- Change your humidifier pad.
- Test your system before the weather turns really cold.
In our Mid-Atlantic Region, many homeowners choose heat pumps as part of their heating and cooling systems. Heat pumps work as heaters in the winter and air conditioners in the summer.
However, during the winter months when temperatures dip below 30ºF the heat pump alone is not able to supply enough heat for the house. This is when the electric auxiliary heat comes on to keep you home at a comfortable level… and this is where a large portion of your heating dollar goes.
There are tips you can follow to get the most from your heating dollars.
Did you know that if you turn your thermostat up by more than 2º at a time in the winter, your auxiliary heat system turns on?
You want to avoid using this system as often as possible and allow your heat pump to do all the work. By setting the heating up gradually through the day (either manually or with a programmable thermostat), you can be warm without using your electric heat.
Winter Energy Saving Tips…
- If you have a natural gas heating system, turning back the thermostat an additional five degrees when you plan to be away will save more energy. If you plan on being away for several days, set the thermostat at 50º– 60º F.
- If you have a heat pump and do NOT have a programmable thermostat, it would be best to leave the thermostat at one setting. You may save energy when you turn the thermostat down, however the savings are lost when you turn it back up and the more expensive electric resistance heat comes on to raise the temperature.
- If you have a heat pump with a programmable
thermostat, programming the thermostat to turn
back an additional five degrees when you plan
to be away will save more energy. If you plan
on being away for several days, program the
thermostat to maintain 50º–60º F.
The programmable thermostat will use the heat pump to raise the temperature slowly before the time programmed to achieve the desired temperature and avoid the use of the electric resistance heat. - Use the sun - open the drapes and shades during the day on the sunny side of your home to allow solar heating. Keep shades and drapes closed on the shady side of your home and at night to retain warmth.
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Don't forget to shovel the snow from around your heat pump so that air can circulate across the coil.
- Environmental Systems Associates, Inc.
- 9375-J Gerwig Lane, Columbia MD 21046
- Lic. HVACR MD 01-2939
- Environmental Systems Associates, Inc.
- 9375-J Gerwig Lane, Columbia MD 21046
- (410) 381-7991
- Lic. HVACR MD 01-2939