Timely tips on energy efficiency

AIRCARE says you can reduce energy usage and reduce greenhouse gases

Your HVAC system is most likely your property’s largest consumer of energy, which increases costs and can impact the environment. However, with careful thought, planning and action, you can ensure your climate control products are as energy efficient and environmentally friendly as possible. Some of the key factors to consider are:

Install Energy Efficient Systems

Replacing/Installing heating and cooling equipment with modern, energy efficient equipment can reduce energy use by as much as 50%1, in addition to significantly reducing unnecessary CO2 emissions. Property owners can check for the following energy efficiency ratings prior to purchasing an HVAC system:

1. Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio/ Rating (SEER): the cooling output of an air conditioner over a typical cooling season, divided by the energy it uses in Watt-hours.

2. Heating Seasonal Performance Factor Rating (HSPF): the total heat delivered by the device during normal usage divided by the amount of electricity it takes to deliver that heat.

3. Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): the air conditioner’s capacity is divided by the air conditioner’s power based on a fixed set of conditions (outdoor temperature, indoor temperature, and relative humidity).

The higher the energy rating, the more energy efficient the unit. Energy ratings can be provided for each system supported by AIRCARE to ensure you know the efficiency of the system you are purchasing.

Se ing Energy Efficient Temperatures

Setting HVAC systems to an optimal, energy efficient temperature – such as 780F in the summer and 680F in the winter –will ensure that you’re heating and cooling systems are not wasting energy and money or emitting extra, unnecessary greenhouse gases.

Regular Preventative Maintenance

To ensure your HVAC system is running at optimal efficiency, a regularly scheduled maintenance plan should be developed and executed. The plan will ensure your system’s longevity and efficiency along with ensuring your system is as friendly to the environment as possible. AIRCARE takes a proactive approach through the development of a preventative maintenance plan to ensure your investments continue to work efficiently, to minimise potential issues before they become large, expensive repairs and to save you time, money, and worry in the long run.

AIRCARE offers a range of energy efficient, proven, effective air purification products and services to significantly reduce the harmful pollutants in your home; in addition to the latest energy efficient HVAC systems from the world’s leading manufacturers including Daikin and Midea.

In order to maximise efficiency, AIRCARE works with you to determine your needs and takes a measured approach that includes preventative maintenance, energy audits and recommendations, integrated system design, installation, testing and energy management and automation systems. Once a system has been agreed, AIRCARE technicians can take care of full system installation, management, testing, create custom controls, alarms and notifications and provide detailed energy usage analysis and reports to demonstrate cost savings and improved indoor air quality and comfort.

For more information on how to improve heating and cooling efficiency, indoor air quality and ultimately lower costs visit www.aircare.bm or call 2927342 to arrange a consultation.

1https://www.regulations.doe.gov/eecompass