How Are Your HVAC Habits Hurting Your Utility Bills?  

No matter what the climate outside in Birmingham, the temperature inside your house decides how comfortable you will feel. Find the right temp and your rooms will feel like a comfortable escape from the world. But if your climate control system isn’t operating correctly, you’ll know. And it won’t be fun. 

Brace yourself for a thorough look at how you’re using your home comfort system. It might make the difference between a steady system or a pathetic performer. Try this quick quiz from Norrell Service Experts to see how you stack up. 

  • Summer is coming up fast in Birmingham. How do you prep your system?
    1. Replace the HVAC filter and dust the vents. Then it’s ready to go.
    2. Make an appointment with the Experts for a seasonal tune-up.
    3. Nothing at all. It will probably be fine.
  • You’re having a get-together on a summer night, but the AC isn’t functioning. What’s your first step?
    1. Tell my friends to bring icy beverages.
    2. Schedule an emergency repair to get it operating before anyone arrives.
    3. Turn on my fans and pray for a strong breeze.
  • Your current HVAC is losing steam. What will you do when it’s time for a new one?
    1. Allow my contractor to choose and bankroll it with a credit card.
    2. Get rid of worries and charges by selecting a monthly home comfort subscription.
    3. Choose the most intricate system available in Birmingham.
  • When you open your next monthly utility bill, what do you suppose you’ll discover?
    1. It will cost more. My heating and cooling costs have skyrocketed.
    2. It will be close to the cost for the same month last year.
    3. I can’t be sure until I see it. Some months aren’t bad, but others are stunning.
  • Your HVAC system is making a weird noise. What do you do?
    1. Dig out my toolbox and use a weekend struggling to fix it.
    2. Get a professional technician to take a look.
    3. Block it out and wait until it stops.

Get ready to check your results. If you answered mostly Bs, your HVAC tendencies are right on. You’re taking care of your machine and you made a plan for replacement. But if you answered any of these questions with As or Cs, you could make a couple of changes to help your HVAC perform better. Read on to discover how. 

Better HVAC Habits to Help Out Your Wallet 

Schedule Yearly Maintenance While replacing your air filter and sprucing up your vents are useful tasks to prepare your machinery for a different season, a professional maintenance appointment is critical to complete the process. During a seasonal visit, your pro technician will complete a series of tasks that boost the energy efficiency Expert will look out for more severe complications for your equipment. That could save you a costly breakdown in the future. 

Select a heating and cooling company that offers emergency repairs. Even rigorously maintained HVAC systems can have problems occasionally. And it always seems to occur at the most inconvenient times. A company with 24/7 emergency service can manage the headache and distress. The Service Experts Advantage Program gives that much needed service to customers at no extra cost. 

Have a plan for your HVAC system replacement. Well-maintained heating and cooling systems can operate for 10 to 15 years, but they won’t last forever. Make a plan now to bypass last-minute pressure when your system takes its ultimate bow. The Service Experts Advantage Program™ can help. It offers you a new high-efficiency home comfort system with no up-front expenses. And as an added bonus, the program also has free maintenance and repairs. 

Keep track of your monthly energy costs and call us when they greatly change. Your power bills can tell you more than your monthly charges. If you’re noticing a regular hike in your bills but no variation in home comfort, something is probably occurring with your system. A new high-efficiency system can offer you peace of mind with more reliable energy usage—and that means fewer shocks on your bill. 

Act when you notice an odd noise from your heating and cooling system. That noise is more than annoying. It is telling you something is off with your system. Even if it’s a seemingly small trouble, left without professional help it could make for a high-priced repair later on. Don’t try to repair it yourself. Leave it to the professionals to figure out and repair it. 

Your home comfort system can cost you quite a bit when you don’t maintain it. If you work with these tips, you could save time, added costs and disappointment. And if your HVAC just isn’t cutting it anymore, consider selecting one through the Service Experts Advantage Program. It can find you a modern energy-efficient system with no up-front costs and free maintenance and repairs. 

To discover more, give us a call or schedule an appointment online. We’re happy to help!