As a homeowner, you want to create a space that is comfortable and inviting for yourself, your friends and your guests. One of the easiest ways to do this is with an energy-efficient HVAC system installed in your house. Let’s take a look at a few of the potential benefits of taking such action.
Save Money Now and in the Future
You can save money today because an energy-efficient system will drastically cut down on your heating and cooling bills. If you have a furnace or air conditioner in your home that was installed before 2005, it could have a SEER rating as low as 10. Today’s units have a SEER rating of at least 14 with standards being further tightened every few years.
You can also save money in the long run because a new system is less likely to need as many repairs. Even a minor repair could cost you a few hundred dollars if you have a professional do the work for you. In many cases, you’ll be charged a fee just for someone to come to your house, and you’ll also have to account for labor costs on top of whatever you pay for new parts.
Your Home Will Be More Comfortable
Another benefit to putting an efficient system in your home is that the air will be more consistent throughout the house. You are less likely to notice that rooms upstairs are warmer or more humid than those downstairs. You may also notice that rooms farther away from the furnace don’t feel warmer or colder than those closer to it.
Installing a new system may also be ideal because you’ll have more control over how each room is heated or cooled. It may be possible to create a zoned heating or cooling system. This means that someone could raise the temperature in the living room while someone in an upstairs bedroom could lower the temperature in that space.
A new system will also give you more control over how humid a space is. With a press of a button, you could reduce the humidity on a hot summer day or increase it during the winter when the air tends to be drier.
It’s important to note that you could experience air consistency issues because of a dirty or damaged duct. Therefore, it may be a good idea to have them inspected or cleaned prior to installing a new heating or cooling system. If necessary, don’t hesitate to install new ducts or have existing ones wrapped for greater efficiency throughout the year.
Help the Planet
Installing a new HVAC system can reduce the amount of natural gas and other resources that are used in your home. It also reduces the amount of natural gas and other pollutants that are vented out of your property.
You may be entitled to state or federal tax breaks for improving your HVAC system. At Bratcher Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. in Bloomington, IL, we’d be able to talk more about such breaks or other methods that might be available to keep the cost of HVAC components to a minimum.
Improve the Value of Your Home
Adding an efficient HVAC system to your property has the potential to increase its value for a variety of reasons. First, a buyer will appreciate that heating and cooling costs will be kept to a minimum for several years or decades to come.
Next, the fact that a buyer won’t need to pay for a new furnace or air conditioner creates peace of mind. Typically, those who are house hunting are willing to pay more for something that they don’t need to maintain.
Finally, upgrading your HVAC system can instill confidence that you have maintained the rest of the home just as well. A properly maintained home tends to be worth more as it will create extra demand. Buyers will also be more interested in an updated and maintained home because it may be better suited to meet their needs as they evolve over time.
If you are in need of HVAC service, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Bratcher Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. today! In addition to installing a furnace or repairing an air conditioner, we can also perform indoor air quality tests or install geothermal products on your property.
