It seems that rising energy costs are becoming the new norm, making energy efficiency top-of-mind for many homeowners. Since your old HVAC system can account for up to 60% of your energy bill, it makes sense that your home comfort system would be the first place to look when wanting to improve efficiency. On our blog, we’re always discussing ways to help you save. From maintenance to programmable thermostats, you can see a difference in your monthly energy bill. However, the most impactful thing you can do to increase your energy savings is to upgrade your heating and air conditioning to a high efficiency system. People purchase properties and houses as investments, and your heating and cooling systems are no different. The higher the system’s efficiency, the greater the payback. The initial cost may seem large, but there are flexible financial options you can use to create lower monthly payments. These payments can also be offset by the decrease in price of your monthly energy bills. Just think about the developments in technology over the past 20 years. We barely had the Internet 20 years ago and some people’s heating and cooling systems are older than that. Lennox, one of our manufacturers, even offers an Energy Savings Calculator. It uses national averages to calculate total savings you can receive over a 5, 10 or 15 year period. They also have settings to check for your heating system and cooling system separately. We have Lennox’s Energy Savings Calculator embedded on our page, so click here to try it out! Once again, these savings are based on averages, so depending on your settings and home size; your savings could increase beyond these projections. For a more personalized understanding of what system would best fit your needs, schedule an appointment with a Special Gas Services technician and we can custom fit your home. Energy efficiency can also provide you savings in places other than your energy bills. The OPA and our manufacturers are offering savings for home owners that are willing to upgrade to more energy efficient systems. Click here to find out how you can save $2,162 on a new Daikin Home Comfort System. For more information, contact Special Gas Services today!