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ENERGY STAR Certified Heat and Air Products

ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program designed to help us all save money and protect our environment with energy-efficient products and practices. Whether you are replacing an existing heating and cooling system or designing an HVAC system for a new home, Gorman Mechanical and ENERGY STAR products can help. We offer a broad selection of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment that has earned the government's ENERGY STAR label - equipment designed to make your home more comfortable and reduce energy costs.

Take Steps To Heat and Cool Efficiently

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, as much as half of the energy used in your home is used for heating and cooling! So making smart decisions about your HVAC system can have a significant impact on your utility bills - and your comfort. Here are a few steps recommended by ENERGY STAR that can increase the efficiency of your heating and cooling system.

Change Your Air Filter Regularly

Check your filter every month, especially during heavy use months (winter and summer). If the filter looks dirty after a month, change it. At a minimum, change the filter every 3 months. A dirty filter will slow down air flow and make the system work harder to keep you warm or cool - wasting energy. A clean filter will also prevent dust and dirt from building up in the system - preventing expensive repairs and early system failure.

Have Your HVAC Equipment Regularly Serviced

Just as a tune-up for your car can improve your gas mileage, regular inspection and maintenance of your heating and cooling system can improve energy efficiency and comfort.

Install a Programmable Thermostat

A programmable thermostat is ideal for people who are away from home during set periods of time throughout the week. By using pre-programmed settings, you can save about $180 per year in energy costs.

Seal Your Heating and Cooling Ducts

Ducts that move air to-and-from a forced air furnace, central air conditioner, or heat pump are often big energy wasters. Sealing and insulating ducts can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20 percent.

Install ENERGY STAR Qualified Heating and Cooling Equipment

If your HVAC equipment is more than 10 years old or is not keeping your house comfortable, have it evaluated by a professional HVAC contractor. If it is not performing efficiently, consider replacing it with an ENERGY STAR unit. Replacing your old heating and cooling equipment with ENERGY STAR qualified equipment can cut your annual energy bill by nearly $200.

Insure Proper Installation of New Equipment

Replacing your old heating and cooling equipment with new, energy-efficient models is a great start. But to make sure that you get the best performance, the new equipment must be properly installed. In fact, improper installation can reduce system efficiency by up to 30 percent — costing you more on your utility bills and possibly shortening the equipment's life.

Make sure to ask your contractor if their work meets guidelines set by ENERGY STAR and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America.

Rely on Gorman Mechanical and ENERGY STAR

Our technicians are professionally trained to properly install ENERGY STAR heating and cooling equipment. We also offer regular maintenance plans to insure maximum efficiency of your HVAC system. So why wait? Schedule an evaluation of your heating and air conditioning system today.