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The six HVAC rules that will save you money

When it comes to heating or cooling your business, there[…]

Back to Step 9: Lower your heating, ventilation and air-conditioning costs

Using natural sources of heating, cooling and ventilation

When it comes to HVAC, there is one simple way to[…]

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Watch your thermostat!

This has already been mentioned in our Step 7 thermostat section, but it can’t be stressed[…]

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Turn off your HVAC when it’s not needed

Turn off your HVAC systems overnight and on weekends when your[…]

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How maintenance saves on HVAC running costs

Poorly maintained HVAC equipment can increase its energy consumption by up to[…]

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Use a qualified technician to maintain your HVAC equipment

HVAC costs are a big expense for many businesses. That’s[…]

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Positioning your air conditioners for maximum efficiency

With window unit and split-system air conditioners, the cooling and heating condensing[…]

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Start your air conditioner earlier on a hot day

If you know that it’s going to be a very[…]

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Don’t heat or cool areas that don’t need it

Try to avoid heating and cooling little-used areas. Block off[…]

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Consider the time of day you’re using HVAC

If you’re on a flat rate electricity contract where you pay[…]