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DesignStar allows you to quickly determine what comfort options are best for you and your family. Just a couple of mouse clicks away are the comfort features, energy and utility bill savings that will mean years of relaxation - all in an easy-to-read format. Link by clicking on the DesignStar  

 
  Rebate Center
Did you know that from time to time,  federal and state governments, and some utilities offer rebates for the installation of high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment, high-efficiency water heaters, programmable thermostats, filter replacement and more?  There could also be incentives available for improving the thermal envelope of your home.  Here are links to rebate info:

Sawnee EMC (Residential)

 Sawnee EMC (Commerical)

 Habersham EMC

 Walton EMC

Georgia Energy
Efficient Appliance
Rebate Program
Atlanta Gas Light
Energy Star - Federal
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What if you could make home improvements that increase your comfort, lower your energy costs, add value to your home, and do something good for the environment?  And, what if you could get some money back from Uncle Sam at the same time? Now through December 31, 2011, federal taxpayers can earn tax credits for installing qualified energy efficient heating and/or cooling equipment in their home. The minimum standards to qualify are as follows:

    • Gas Furnace: meet or exceed 95.0% AFUE
    • Air Conditioner: meet or exceed 16 SEER and 13 EER
    • Electric Heat Pump: meet or exceed 15 SEER and 12.5 EER and 8.5 HSPF
    • Package Heat Pump: meet or exceed 14 SEER and 12 EER and 8 HSPF

To find out more, visit Energy Star.

Just as a tune-up for your car can improve your gas mileage, a yearly tune-up of your cooling system can improve energy efficiency and comfort. Maintaining your equipment can also prevent future cooling system failures and repair costs.  Here are some of the areas checked and actions performed during a cooling system inspection:

Clean Condensing Unit
Tighten Electrical Connections
Check Contacts
Check Condensation Pump
Check Motors Amps
Detect Vibration Noise
Lubricate Moving Parts
Replace Filters

  Save Money

Did you know that properly using a programmable thermostat in your home is one of the easiest ways you can save energy, money, and help the environment? A programmable thermostat helps make it easy for you to save by offering pre-programmed settings to regulate your home's temperature in both summer and winter - when you are asleep or away.  Give me a call today to get your programmable thermostat installation scheduled.

  Summer Savings

  Set you thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, your cooling costs will increase from 3-4 percent for every degree below 78.
  Close blinds, shades or drapes on windows that get direct sunlight. 
  Don't block your HVAC system's supply and return registers with rugs, furniture or drapes.  
  Have your cooling unit(s) professionally serviced each cooling season.
  Replace air filters regularly, at least every 3 months, but more often if you have pets in your home.  

 
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