Energy Efficiency > Ways to Save

Take advantage of local and utility-sponsored programs and incentives! Outlined below are several ways to save energy—and money—by monitoring and maintaining your home’s heating and cooling system.

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Charge & Airflow Diagnosis

A properly maintained air conditioning and ventilation system can help to significantly reduce your home’s overall energy use, especially during the summer in addition to regular service and maintenance on your HVAC unit. Our Check-Me certified technicians will performance detailed test of your cooling system using PG&E Air Conditioning & Air Flow Incentive Program to help you save energy and extend the life of your air conditioner. Our inspection includes:

Measuring system performance, including running pressures, temperatures.

Diagnosing the performance of the system, including refrigerant level and evaporator airflow.

Ducts that are partially restricted affect air flow which in turn affects comfort, temperatures in your home and equipment efficiency.

These types of restrictions cost you additional money to operate your heating and air conditioning system and shortens you equipment life.

Outlining required actions and recommendations to bring your system to maximum efficiency.

All work is verified by a third party and a Check-Me Certificate is mailed to you letting you know how your system is operating both before and after repairs are made.

After discussing options with you, we’ll make necessary repairs or adjustments, and then re-measure the system’s performance.

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Duct Testing & Seal

The ducts that are part of your cooling and heating systems offer one of the best ways to increase your energy efficiency, increase your comfort, and manage your energy bills. As much as 30% of the heated and cooled air in your home may be lost through leaky ducts. Testing can identify leaks or damage and focus repair work where it’s needed.

Incentive Opportunity: In addition to savings from greater heating and cooling efficiency, testing and sealing your HVAC ducts may qualify you for a rebate of up to $200 from PG&E.

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Enhanced Time Delay Relay (ETDR)

Manufacturers build air conditioner units to work in any climate, and consume about 20% of the unit’s energy removing moisture from the air—here in the Valley, that energy is wasted. An enhanced time delay relay (ETDR) is a significant way to reduce the amount of electricity your air conditioner uses. It’s quick and easy to install and can be used on both new and existing air conditioners. Running an air conditioner is a major source of energy consumption. In fact, it accounts for as much as half of your summer utility bill. By installing an ETDR you can maintain a comfortable home and still reduce cooling energy consumption by increasing your units efficiency up to 17%. It’s an inexpensive addition to both new and existing air conditioners.

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Take Advantage of These Local Utility Sponsored Programs & Incentives
Additional Rebate Opportunities

Installed equipment with variable a speed motor receives $50 credit from PG&E

A federal tax credit of up to $1,500 is available for the installation of qualifying equipment

New Concept 3 energy efficient blower motor