If you live in Carrollton, you need to use a lot of energy to stay comfortable. The summers are muggy, and the winters are frigid. It’s likely you rely on your appliances all year round to keep things easy. But do that long enough, and your utility bill will inevitably skyrocket.
So you may be asking yourself, what can I do to cut the amount of energy I use in my household? Is it possible to remain energy efficient without making unnecessary sacrifices? And what plumber near me is capable of handling the services I need?
At Sirius Plumbing and Air Conditioning, we aim to provide answers to questions like these. And for our friends in the Carrollton area, we can make sure your household is efficient, environmentally sound, and easy to live in.
Upgrade Your Thermostat
Smart thermostats are becoming a staple in modern homes. They connect to your phone and allow you to adjust the temperature from anywhere. These thermostats learn your daily schedule and adjust to fit your preferences. They can even change based on the weather.
Programmable thermostats aren’t a new science. For a long time, however, they were incredibly unintuitive. A 2010 survey showed that 89% of respondents rarely or never used their programmable thermostat to set a daily program. But with smart thermostats, they program themselves for you.
A smart thermostat will know when no one is home. Because of that, they won’t be wasting energy on an empty space. They’ll also provide regular energy reports to give a record of how much power you’re using. This will give you a chance to improve your eco-consciousness while lowering your power bill in the process.
It’s an easy process to install a smart thermostat in most homes. You can also apply to get a rebate towards the cost of installation or even a free model depending on your electric provider. Once it’s set up, you’ll be shocked at how easy it is to learn.
Switch to Energy Star
Let’s talk about power.
According to statistics, heating and cooling appliances take a little less than half of your monthly electricity. Washers and dryers take around 13-14%, and lighting takes 12%. The rest goes to smaller appliances like the fridge, oven, or dishwasher.
Some of these appliances are things that you can’t really help but use. But if these appliances are out of date, they may be taking up more power than they deserve. If your appliance is draining your energy usage, you might want to make the switch to an Energy Star model.
If you’ve shopped for appliances, you may have seen a baby-blue sticker on the side of certain units. This is an Energy Star certification. That sticker signifies that the product has passed the standards set by the US organizations like the Department of Energy. It’s their way of saying that the product in question takes up less energy to work just, as well—if not better.
Why Get Energy Star?
When you buy an Energy Star product, you know you’re buying something of value. These appliances will save 10-50% of the energy used already—even more if you’re upgrading from an older model. This will give a substantial cut to your utility bill and allow the unit to pay for itself over a short amount of time.
Energy-Star-approved products come in a variety of brands that you might already know. There’s Samsung and GE, and also Hotpoint, Blomberg, and Beko. And that’s only a fraction of tested products on the market. It’s likely there’s a brand that’ll fit your household, regardless of your budget. Because of that, it’s easy to make the switch to a cleaner and more efficient home today.
Schedule Regular HVAC Maintenance
Your HVAC system needs regular maintenance. Whether it’s an AC tune-up or furnace inspection, an annual check-in will keep your unit running the best it can. If your energy bill has suddenly gone up for seemingly no reason, this could be a sign that your unit needs work done.
Seeking AC Repair
Since we’re starting another summer, we’ll focus on the AC. Higher energy bills are just one possible sign of needing AC repair. You should also call us if you experience:
- Warm air coming from the vents
- Unpleasant sounds or odors
- Increased humidity
- Problems with the thermostat
We can send one of our skilled technicians to run an AC tune-up on your system. Through this diagnostic, we can determine the source of any potential problems. From that point, we’ll decide what work needs to be done to keep them functioning properly.
A furnace or AC repair from Sirius Plumbing and Air Conditioning will make sure that your unit is running safely. It’ll also extend their lifespan and make sure you have warranty coverage over your system if you need it. But what we like best is that a unit repair can save you up to 15% on utility bills. That’s a lot of benefits from one appointment!
Sirius Plumbing and Air Conditioning: The Best Plumbing and HVAC in Carrollton
Sirius Plumbing and Air Conditioning works to make a family out of every household in Carrollton. We’re locally owned with community values in mind, and we bring those ethics into every job we do.
When you work through us, you get the full benefit of the standards we hold ourselves to. This means a complete money-back guarantee for all services, allowing you to invest in your home without risk. And if your replacement or repair fails within three months of our work, we’ll come back and repair it for free. And we offer more security than that.
Sirius Home Comfort Care Program
If you want regular AC repair for your household, you should consider enrolling in our special Sirius Home Comfort Care Program. For a fee of $129 a year, you become a VIP member even in our busiest times. We provide two complimentary furnace and AC tune-up appointments during the appropriate season. And all year round, we’ll take 10% off of all our services.
We want you to take advantage of the many benefits a more efficient home can give you. So if you’d like to learn more about how we can make your household run better, contact us today!