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5 Tips for Boosting Your Air Conditioner's Efficiency this Summer

Summer doesn't have to mean high energy bills due to the increased use of your air conditioning system. By preparing your home and practicing smart cooling habits, you can increase the efficiency of your air conditioner and enjoy lower cooling costs.

• Use efficient equipment.
  Your home’s cooling efficiency will only be as good as the efficiency of your air conditioner. Choose an air conditioner and other cooling equipment with high SEER ratings. If you have older units, consider replacing them or take other measures to increase the overall efficiency of your home.

• Weatherize your home.
  Today's homes lose most of their energy through doors, windows, and attics. Without the appropriate insulation and home sealing, the efficiency of your HVAC system will be wasted. By using energy-efficient windows and doors, adding weather stripping, and properly insulating your home, you will reduce energy loss and save money.

• Invest in a programmable thermostat.
  A programmable thermostat is a product that can pay for itself within a couple of months. A good programmable thermostat can help you use less energy, extend the life of your air conditioner, and provide a more comfortable home. Cooling your house intelligently with one of these thermostats can improve your energy efficiency and increase your savings.

• Have your HVAC ductwork inspected.
  Another key area of energy loss is your home's ductwork. In addition to reducing efficiency, leaky ducts allow pollutants into your air, which reduces your indoor air quality.

• Maintain your HVAC equipment.
  Have your air conditioner inspected at least once each year by a professional HVAC company. This will help keep your air conditioner running at peak efficiency during the summer and extend your system’s life.

For more tips on how to save energy at home during the summer, contact Griffith Energy Services. We provide several green tips on our website and can help you enjoy more efficient cooling with our equipment. Call us today at (866) 698-6524 to learn more.

Learn How Programmable Thermostats Save You Money!

All homeowners can appreciate energy-efficient air conditioning upgrades that provide immediate benefits. Using a programmable thermostat is a great way to begin saving energy and money with only a little effort on your part.

This video shows how easy it can be to install a programmable thermostat in your own home. The clip also discusses the several advantages that programmable thermostats have over traditional single-set point thermostats. Some programmable thermostats even have an "anticipation" function that brings your house to the desired temperature before you arrive home. An ENERGY STAR-certified thermostat can save you about $50 per month, paying for itself very quickly.

Programmable thermostats are just one of the tools that you can use to enhance your home’s energy efficiency. If you'd like to learn more about saving energy in your Baltimore home, contact Griffith Energy Services at (866) 698-6524 today.

Is a Heat Pump the Right Heating and Cooling Option for Your Home?

Heat pumps are efficient heating and cooling units that can be used to increase your savings during the summer, and augment your heating in the winter. They are versatile products and can be used in conjunction with your standard HVAC system. Homes in climates with mild summers can experience particularly great energy saving benefits when they use a heat pump in addition to air conditioning.

Complementary Efficiency 
Heat pumps can be added to your existing air conditioning and heating system. They can act in concert or alone to heat and cool your home. Heat pumps work on the principle of heat transfer, and, by reversing airflow, can be used a year round. Heat pumps do not use nearly as much energy as an air conditioner, which can make them ideal for summertime use. On particularly mild summer days, your heat pump may be all you need to enjoy a comfortable and cool home. This can help you significantly lower your costs during these times.

Versatile Comfort 
Using your heat pump during the spring or fall, when temperature swings are less dramatic, can help you give your HVAC system a rest. During the coldest parts of winter, you will still need to rely on your furnace or other heating system to keep your home comfortable. However, you will be able to enjoy lower utility bills by using a heat pump during mild winter days.

Heat pumps are ideal tools for saving energy in fairly mild climates, like that of the Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas. If you would like to learn more about using a heat pump to heat and cool your home, contact Griffith Energy Services at (866) 698-6524 today. Visit our website to explore our full range of energy-saving solutions for your home.

Make Sure Your Family Stays Comfortable As Temperatures Rise!

In order to stay comfortable as the temperature rises, you’ll need to make sure that your air conditioner is in full working condition! For more information, take a look at these online resources:

• Do you need help cleaning your air conditioning system? Check out this page from FamilyHandyman.com.

• If your air conditioner is 15 years old or older, it may be time for an update. Visit this page from EnergyStar.gov to check out several energy efficient models.

• Do you want to know how you can help the planet? Take a look at this page from 50WaysToHelp.com.

• Air conditioning can be very expensive. Learn how you can save big at this page from TheDailyGreen.com.

If you have any questions, or to schedule your a/c tune-up, call Griffith Energy Services at (866) 698-6524 today!

Go Green with Griffith!

Homeowners all over the country are eager to find ways to save money and energy. If you’re one of them, you’ll be glad to know that you can save a lot of energy by paying your bills online instead of through traditional mail. Also, you can save a tremendous amount of money by signing up for email offers from Griffith Energy Services. Here are just a few of the benefits of going green with Griffith:

• Win Prizes
  If you send us your email address by May 31st, you’ll be automatically entered in our drawing to win one of three excellent prizes—a $200 gift card to Best Buy, a $100 gift card to Lowe’s, or a $100 gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods.

• Save Money
  When you send us your email address you’ll receive exclusive offers and discounts right to your inbox. Since spring has officially begun, these offers could save you quite a bit of money on air conditioning maintenance in preparation for warmer weather.

• Stay Comfortable
  With the amazing offers and benefits available from Griffith Energy Services, you’ll have extra incentive to employ our HVAC services. As you know, DC and Baltimore can get very hot during the summer—but even the hottest days will be a breeze if you give your air conditioner the full Griffith treatment!

• Preserve the Environment
  When you receive our offers via email, you’ll also receive your bills via email. Did you know that paying all of your bills online could save as much as 63 gallons of wastewater and 170 lbs. of greenhouse gas emissions? Paying your bills online is great for the Earth, and Griffith Energy Services is an excellent place to start.

If you’d like to go green with Griffith Energy Services, visit us online and sign up today! If you have any questions, call us at (866) 698-6524.