Looking to save on your heating and A/C bill?  Here’s a way to do it…

According to EnergyStar.com, about $180 a year can be saved simply by changing you thermostat to a new programmable thermostat.  So, consider making this change to lower your monthly costs. New technology in programmable thermostats and thermostat design helps homeowners maintain constant temperatures in the home by not having to change thermostat settings so often.

Keeping your thermostat at an even, comfortable 75-78 degrees Fahrenheit in warm weather and 65-67 degrees in cooler seasons helps to reduce usage and costs. However, as thermostats age, they become less efficient and may have difficulty maintaining a consistent temperature.  As a result, fluctuations in temperature make your system work harder and drive up the expense.  Specializing in air conditioning repair in Temecula and Murrieta, we often see extreme heat in the summer and know how high electric bills can get when homes have out-dated thermostats.

Because of the extreme efficiency of digital thermostats, upgrading it may be one of the easiest ways you can save energy, money, and help fight global warming.  The cost of the upgrade will easily be offset by lower monthly bills.  So, if your current thermostat is old, or just not performing the way it should, we recommend that you swap it out.
Call us today for a free estimate and to discuss your thermostat options.

As we creep further into the Fall season, now is a good time to check the filter on your heating and air conditioning system.  We’re coming off months of high temperatures in Temecula and Murrieta and usage has been high so there’s a great chance that the filter needs to be changed.  If you have pets, live in one of the more rural/dusty areas of the Temecula Valley, or smoke indoors then you will need to replace the filter more often, perhaps as much as every 3-6 months or more.

Dirty filters result in restricted air flow to the furnace and this will prevent your unit from operating efficiently, which in turn means a higher gas or electric bill when you heat your home this upcoming winter.  Perhaps more importantly, a dirty filter could cause your heating/AC unit to circulate unhealthy air through your home.  If you have children or anyone with breathing challenges, it could lead to health complications.

Manufacturers will provide estimates on how often a particular filter should be replaced, but these are typically only guidelines.  The best thing you can do is to visually inspect the filter and when in doubt, replace it.  It is perhaps the most inexpensive way for your to assure yourself that the furnace runs efficiently and your family is protected from unnecessary pollutants in the house.  It also helps to keep your bills lower.

Remember for any of your air conditioning needs or questions in Murrieta or the Temecula Valley, feel free to contact us 7 days a week!