What Options Do You Have for Green HVAC Systems?
If you are concerned about the environment, you have plenty of options regarding going green with your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. There are a number of ways you can replace your current HVAC system and allow your home to be more environmentally friendly. Some of these options include hybrid solutions and heat pumps.
Types of Green HVAC Systems
Heat pumps are typically one of the most environmentally friendly heating options. Heat pumps are extremely energy efficient. Heat pumps are able to save more energy than traditional furnaces and air conditioners due to the fact that they transfer heat instead of generating it through electricity. During the cooler months, air source heat pumps transfer heat from outside your home into your home. In the Summer, heat pumps move heat from inside your home to the outdoors. Heat pumps are also better equipped to remove humidity from the air than traditional air conditioners. Further, heat pumps cost 25% less to run than traditional air conditioners and furnaces. This means you will save approximately 30% to 40% in energy costs.
Hybrid Heating systems are another environmentally friendly option to cool and heat your home. These systems are made up of carrier’s infinity control technology, gas furnace, and a heat pump. Hybrid heating systems are able to shift between gas or electric energy sources based on the weather conditions outside your home. This type of system is able to determine the temperature outside your home and then select the type of energy source that is the most efficient in cost.
Programmable thermostats are also an excellent way to save costs as well as increase the level of environmental friendliness of your home. Programmable thermostats are able to adjust the level of energy your home is consuming by arranging the HVAC unit’s on and off cycles with your unique schedule, which allows for more control over the temperature within your home. Programmable thermostats are able to be programmed through wi-fi or remote access as well. This will allow you to set the temperature of your home from a device such as a tablet, smartphone, or computer.
For more information on how to make your HVAC system more environmentally friendly, please give us a call at 408-295-2182. We look forward to speaking with you and addressing your unique concerns and questions.