How Can Businesses Save Money on Heating and Cooling Costs?
Friday, May 12, 2017, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
Your heating and cooling costs can end up eating into your company’s profits and cost you thousands of dollars a year.
That is why it is so important for business owners to constantly look for ways they can make their offices and warehouses as efficient as possible.
With a few minor changes and upgrades, you could potentially save your business quite a bit of money every single month.
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Change Your HVAC Filters More Often
During the hottest and coldest months of the year, you will most likely need to change your HVAC filters at least once every few weeks.
Unlike many residential HVAC systems, your commercial heating and cooling systems might be on for almost the entire day.
New filters typically only cost a few dollars, and they could lower your utility bills by hundreds over the course of a year.
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Install Programmable Thermostats
One of the most cost-effective ways to upgrade your heating and cooling systems is to replace your old thermostat with a programmable or smart thermostat.
Depending on how much you use your company’s HVAC system, these devices could reduce your utility bills by over 10 percent a month.
Once you have had the thermostat installed, you should consider putting a locked case over it or programming a security code so that it can’t be fiddled with.
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Have the HVAC System Tuned
Even a brand new HVAC system will decline in performance if it is not regularly serviced by an experienced HVAC contractor.
Professionals, like those at Winters Heating Cooling, know that failing to have the system serviced might even void the warranty, depending on the unit.
That sort of thing could potentially end up costing you thousands of dollars if your furnace or air conditioner ever break down.
During a service call, your technician will use a variety of tools to test the efficiency of the system and make sure that it is undamaged.
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Plug Leaks
No matter how efficient your office might be, some heat transfer is going to take place whenever doors or windows are opened.
Sealing the cracks around doors and windows will ensure that your office or warehouse is as airtight as possible even with people constantly coming and going.
Plugging the air leaks will also reduce the number of airborne toxins that make their way into your business, and that is going to improve the respiratory health of your employees.
As a business owner, maximizing your company’s energy efficiency should always be one of your priorities. It is often the smaller decisions that you make every day that end up having the biggest impact on your business’s bottom line.
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