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Arizona Public Service (APS) has a program for residential customers to save energy and money on your electric bill by replacing your regular incandescent bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFS).
Although not offering a rebate, APS has teamed up with local retailers who are giving large discounts when you purchase Energy Star CFS bulbs. Here […]
Everyone is busy – work, family, and other daily pulls on our time make thinking about how we use energy, the rights and the wrongs, as often the last topic to enter our mind.
However, if everyone spent just a little bit of time considering the impact of our energy use, we could substantially reduce both […]
As we head into the winter months, it is always a good idea to review steps you can take to save energy. Here at AC By Jay, we are committed to ensuring your home comfort system is as efficient as possible.
These 10 steps will reduce your energy usage, your monthly bill, and are environmentally […]
One of the common problems many residences face is uneven heating in your home. In one room, the temperature rises well above the thermostat setting, making it uncomfortably warm, while in another room, it seems as cold as a meat locker. You might have members of your household battling over control of the […]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved new heating efficiency standards for furnaces and boilers. Don’t worry, these standards do not take affect until 2015. Remember our post about AFUE, the unit of measurement that gauges how much energy used by a furnace is converted into usable heat?
The new standards raise the […]
While HVAC equipment, particularly air conditioners and heating systems, are continually improving in efficiency, it is good to know the reasonable life-expectancy of a system.
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High
Average
Fans, ceilings
7
18
13
Air conditioners, room
7
16
12
Air conditioners, unitary
8
19
13
Humidifiers
6
13
10
Furnaces, electric
9
20
14
Furnaces, gas
11
23
17
Furnaces, oil
13
23
18
Portable heaters
8
13
11
Heat pumps
6
21
14
Dehumidifiers
9
13
11
Room heaters, vented gas
7
18
13
Room heaters, unvented gas
13
23
18
Water heaters, electric
6
21
14
Water heaters, gas
5
13
9
To ensure your system has a long and […]
At AC By Jay, we are dedicated to your comfort by providing the best products and service in the industry. As temperatures drop in Arizona, it may be time to schedule a service call to ensure your heating system is performing optimally. Also, if you have noticed a drop in effectiveness with your […]
In the world of heating systems, there are a few efficiency ratios you should know about. Based on the type of unit you use to heat your home, these ratios tell you how much energy your system uses.
AFUE
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency ratio measure how much of the energy used by a furnace is converted […]
A Heat Pump is an alternative to a standard furnace. Heat pumps can be highly cost effective. They actually work to heat your home in the winter and cool it in the summer.
In the winter, a heat pump extracts heat from the outside air and delivers it through your duct work into your […]
A key element of your comfort system effectiveness is clean duct work.
In general, many people only call an expert when their system is in need of repair. However, costly repairs can be reduced by regular maintenance. Duct Cleaning is one of those maintenance tasks.
In addition to ensuring your system remains in working order, […]
