Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Installation’

The Ultimate Eco-Friendly Choices for AC Installation

Monday, May 22nd, 2023
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Did you know that your HVAC system is the biggest energy user in your home? Together, your air conditioning and heating make up about 46% of your home’s annual energy consumption. That’s almost half!

More and more homeowners want to reap the benefits of eco-friendly systems in their homes. And as the biggest consumer of energy, choosing a “green” air conditioner is a great way to not only reduce your carbon footprint but also decrease your energy usage. 

If you’re in the market for a new AC system, let’s go over your options with eco-friendliness being the most important factor under consideration.

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Why You Don’t Want to Ignore the Size of Your New AC

Monday, July 6th, 2020

Several weeks ago, we published a blog post letting you know why it’s so important to hire a professional for your air conditioning installation. We mentioned briefly how a professional will know how to properly size an air conditioner, but do you know why this is so important?

When you’re purchasing a new air conditioner at this time of the year, it’s likely you’ll be tempted to rush, and buy the biggest system that will fit your budget, but this can actually be a big mistake. You don’t want to just assume that bigger is better—because it’s not. In fact, too large or overpowered of a system can be just as detrimental to HVAC efficiency as a system that’s too small or underpowered.

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