Looking to reduce your environmental “footprint” and save some cash at the same time? Follow these helpful tips and alleviate some of the extra baggage your air conditioning is having on the Earth – and your wallet.

The most important tip for lessening your environmental impact is having your air conditioning serviced twice a year. A Spring and Fall tune-up by a licensed Birmingham AC Repair team allows your system to return to top-notch efficiency – meaning you’ll have to run your A/C less and that it will more efficient.

Cooling and heating is almost always the biggest chunk of the average family’s energy bill. Reducing that number directly correlates with the inverse impact your actions are having on the environment. Think your A/C temperature could spare a couple degrees? Try raising your air conditioner’s temperature 2-3 degrees and you’ll reap the rewards when you receive your bill. A warmer A/C temperature also releases fewer harmful CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) into the atmosphere.

This one is important – repair refrigerant leaks! Older air conditioners often use R22 Freon refrigerant fluid that is environmentally harmful (as well as harmful to humans) – leaks only make this issue worse. If you have a leak in your air conditioner, contact a Birmingham air conditioning expert ASAP. To resolve the issue for good, have a new air conditioner installed. Most newer air conditioning units use refrigerant that is environmentally-neutral. In fact, as of this year, R22 Freon cannot be used in any new cooling units.

Wanna “go green” and save some green? Call our Birmingham HVAC technicians today!

A programmable thermostat is a great way to regulate the temperature in your home.  A thermostat is a device for regulating the temperature of a heating and air conditioning system so that the temperature is maintained near a desired set temperature.

The thermostat does this by controlling the flow of heat energy into or out of the system. Which means the thermostat switches heating or cooling devices on or off as needed to maintain the correct temperature.

We recommend a talking thermostat, because talking programmable thermostats give you clear step-by-step instructions provided by a voice that helps you find a great comfortable temperature setting. And programmable talking thermostats remind you when to change your system’s filters with a ‘call for service’ alert when your system needs maintenance.

Need help installing a programmable thermostat? Call One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning of Birmingham today!