Energy savings are usually a year-round concern for homeowners. The user wants to keep costs down, but still maximize the comfort. That’s where efficiency comes into play. Whether the HVAC system is heating or cooling the home, it always helps to keep on top of the maintenance plans.
When the user runs the numbers with a truly efficient system, it’s easy to see how the user can keep those energy costs low. In the state of Indiana, the average residential electricity rate is around 10.5 cents/kWh. To keep things simple, let’s just say you pay $100/month to power the home’s HVAC system.
higher efficient system
Users might look at their utility bill and think that it’s an accurate statement for what they spend to heat their home in the winter or cool it down during the summer. But in reality, the equation is a little more complicated. The amount of money spend isn’t just about the local utility rates. Users also have to consider their equipment’s efficiency rating.
A furnace that’s operating at 95%, on the other hand, would only lose $5
For units that are older, users might be looking at 80% efficiency. That means the costs can get pretty high because for every $100 the user spends to heat the home, users would essentially let $20 fly away. A furnace that’s operating at 95%, on the other hand, would only lose $5. The other $95 would go directly into heating the home. That’s why efficiency is key. If the user is living with an older furnace, heat pump, or air conditioner, they’ll have to think about these hidden costs. Their energy bill is likely higher than it should be.
Utility cost savings
Having a general idea of where the HVAC equipment’s efficiency ratings are can help inform the decision for any repairs later on. Say the air conditioner doesn’t work like it should after the winter season wraps up. Will the user need to invest in a completely new system? Hopefully not, but it all depends on the age of the AC unit and the repair costs. Thinking about those two factors will help point the user in the right direction for whether to get HVAC repairs or a total replacement.
Here’s one example to consider: A $500 repair on a 6-year-old system makes more sense than a $500 repair on a 16-year-old system. While the user is spending the same amount of money, the chance of there being more repairs on that older system is pretty high. Sure, the upfront cost of a new system is more than the repair itself, but there’s peace of mind with a warranty. Plus, the user can look forward to those potential utility cost savings with a higher efficiency system.
HVAC annual maintenance
To streamline the process, LCS offers its customers two different types of annual plans
The user is probably already aware that changing the HVAC filter goes a long way toward improving efficiency. But there are other ways to get energy savings too. Annual cleaning and tune-up services for both the furnace and air conditioner keep the systems running smoothly. Then the user can limit the risks of having a bigger problem pop up down the road.
It might help to think of the HVAC annual maintenance like the regular oil changes and tire rotations the user gets for the car. (Plus, annual maintenance is what keeps the manufacturer and labor warranties in place.) The equipment will work better when the user just does a few simple things. To streamline the process, LCS offers its customers two different types of annual plans. It’s a low-cost investment for big rewards.
Indoor air quality
The LCS Gold Membership includes two services each year: one cooling tune-up for the air conditioner, and the same for the furnace. It also gives the user $20 off the regular-hours service calls, waives that service call for repairs over $300, gives discounts on duct cleaning and indoor air quality products, and more. The membership is just $155 per year and helps ensure that the equipment is running at its best—so the user gets the best savings on their energy bills.
The LCS Platinum Membership includes those same maintenance services but waives the service call with paid repairs completed during regular business hours. It also gives the users discounted rates for after-hours service, a one-year supply of air filters, up to $700 in savings on a full system replacement, and more.
