{"id":10115,"date":"2021-11-10T01:20:03","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T07:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=10115"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:11:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:11:57","slug":"going-green-reduces-hvac-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/going-green-reduces-hvac-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"How Going Green Can Reduce Your HVAC Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/going-green-reduces-hvac-costs\/#Conserving_Energy_While_Lowering_HVAC_Costs\" >Conserving Energy While Lowering HVAC Costs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/going-green-reduces-hvac-costs\/#Conserve_Energy_in_Every_Little_Way_Possible\" >Conserve Energy in Every Little Way Possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/going-green-reduces-hvac-costs\/#Invest_in_Regular_Maintenance_of_Your_HVAC_Unit\" >Invest in Regular Maintenance of Your HVAC Unit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/going-green-reduces-hvac-costs\/#Make_Your_HVAC_System_More_Efficient\" >Make Your HVAC System More Efficient<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/going-green-reduces-hvac-costs\/#Our_Professional_HVAC_Contractors_Can_Lower_Your_HVAC_Costs_Further\" >Our Professional HVAC Contractors Can Lower Your HVAC Costs Further<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Everywhere around the world, the impact of climate change is being felt which has given rise to a growing need for a clean and green way of living. Industries, governments, and agencies all over the world are trying to introduce new ways to minimize energy consumption, lower emissions, and stop the damage that is being done to the environment. In all of this, you can also contribute your part by going green in your home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/going-green-reduce-hvac-costs-1-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"Reduce Your HVAC Costs by Going Green\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/going-green-reduce-hvac-costs-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/going-green-reduce-hvac-costs-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Adopting some environmentally friendly practices when using your HVAC unit will not only minimize your footprint on the environment but will have some perks for you too. Read on to find out how you can do your part for the environment and save on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/understanding-hvac-costs\/\">HVAC costs<\/a> too by going green.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>To learn more and schedule HVAC maintenance to help reduce your HVAC costs and your carbon footprint, contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and air conditioning<\/a> experts at Galmiche &amp; Sons today. Contact us online or call us in St. Louis at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conserving_Energy_While_Lowering_HVAC_Costs\"><\/span>Conserving Energy While Lowering HVAC Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making a few environmentally friendly choices every day is enough to make an impact, both on the environment and on your HVAC costs. Here are some tips for you to start with.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conserve_Energy_in_Every_Little_Way_Possible\"><\/span>Conserve Energy in Every Little Way Possible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As they say, every unit of energy saved is a unit of energy generated. By developing some seemingly insignificant habits, you can make a significant change. Simple habits like switching the lights off when you leave a room, putting the AC at the optimum temperature, etc. can save energy more than you think.<\/p>\n<p>There are other ways of conserving as well. For instance, conserving water. Harvesting rainwater or collecting the water that drips from your AC&rsquo;s outdoor unit for use in watering plants, washing your car, etc. can be a very effective way of saving water. Also, fix any leaking taps around the house, take shorter showers, and use the shower instead of the tub.<\/p>\n<p>These little acts can make a big difference, both to the environment and your utility bills.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invest_in_Regular_Maintenance_of_Your_HVAC_Unit\"><\/span>Invest in Regular Maintenance of Your HVAC Unit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regular maintenance of your HVAC unit plays a key role in reducing your HVAC costs in the long run. Maintenance and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/why-hvac-safety-checks-are-important\/\">HVAC safety checks<\/a> at least once a year ensure that the HVAC unit is running in perfect condition. An HVAC unit that is not properly cleaned and maintained will start consuming more power over time, making it less efficient.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to clean or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/change-the-air-filter-what-happens-when-you-dont\/\">change your air filters<\/a> regularly, have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/ask-an-hvac-technician\/\">HVAC technician<\/a> check the furnace and blower annually, and keep a check on the amount of energy it consumes. Such routine maintenance will save energy, increase the life of your HVAC unit, and improve its performance.<\/p>\n<p>Regular maintenance also reduces HVAC costs by minimizing the number of repairs your system needs. Repairs are always more expensive than maintenance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Your_HVAC_System_More_Efficient\"><\/span>Make Your HVAC System More Efficient <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/going-green-reduce-hvac-costs-2.jpg\" alt=\"Going Green Can Reduce Your HVAC Costs\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-10161\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Taking care of a few minor things will also ensure that your HVAC unit consumes less power and becomes more efficient. Keep heat-generating equipment away from your thermostat. This includes light bulbs, refrigerators, ovens, etc., which release heat to the surroundings. Having these around the thermostat may cause it to wrongly record a higher ambient temperature and make the HVAC work harder to cool the house.<\/p>\n<p>Some other simple tips include to keep the air vents clean, remove any debris around the outdoor unit, and remove any furniture or other obstruction from in front of the indoor vents. Doing these ensures that air can flow freely into the home, cooling or heating every part effectively. This reduces the load on the HVAC unit. Better performance means lower power consumption and fewer breakdowns, which ultimately lowers your HVAC costs.<\/p>\n<p>Using alternative sources of energy like solar or geothermal to run your heating and cooling system is another way of reducing your energy bills, increasing efficiency, and minimizing your environmental impact.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Professional_HVAC_Contractors_Can_Lower_Your_HVAC_Costs_Further\"><\/span>Our Professional HVAC Contractors Can Lower Your HVAC Costs Further<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are interested in keeping your HVAC system running efficiently and keeping your HVAC costs under control, your local HVAC experts can help. At Galmiche &amp; Sons, we can perform professional HVAC repair and maintenance and even recommend new energy efficient system upgrades that can lower your HVAC costs further. In St. Louis and the surrounding areas, contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and air conditioning<\/a> experts to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everywhere around the world, the impact of climate change is being felt which has given rise to a growing need for a clean and green way of living. Industries, governments, and agencies all over the world are trying to introduce new ways to minimize energy consumption, lower emissions, and stop the damage that is being done to the environment. In all of this, you can also contribute your part by going green in your home. Adopting some environmentally friendly practices &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/going-green-reduces-hvac-costs\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How Going Green Can Reduce Your HVAC Costs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":10160,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,7,64,17,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-energy-efficiency","category-energy-savings","category-hvac-costs","category-hvac-system","category-hvac-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Reduce Your HVAC Costs by Going Green | St. Louis HVAC Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Follow our tips to reduce your HVAC costs by going green and improving energy efficiency around your home or business.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/going-green-reduces-hvac-costs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Reduce Your HVAC Costs by Going Green | St. Louis HVAC Tips\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Follow our tips to reduce your HVAC costs by going green and improving energy efficiency around your home or business.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/going-green-reduces-hvac-costs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"St. Louis HVAC Tips - 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