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Controlling the Cost of Energy

Benchmark Air Conditioning & Heating is proud to provide air conditioning and heating services to our fellow citizens of the North Dallas and Collin County area, including the cities of Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Celina, Frisco, Highland Park, Lewisville, McKinney, Little Elm, Plano, Prosper and The Colony.

With the constant rising of energy, every homeowner should be asking the same question. How can I make my home more energy efficient? How can I ventilate my home and still be energy efficient? How can I control energy costs? The page below has been dedicated to energy conservation and will answer all of these questions and more. If you have further questions or we can assist you in any way, please feel free to contact Benchmark Air Conditioning & Heating at 972-377-9724 or you may also request services from this site.

1. How can I make my home more energy efficient?

Below you will find suggestions from the "pros" at Benchmark Air Conditioning & Heating so that you can create the most energy efficient home possible.

Make sure all ductwork vent registers are not blocked by furniture.

Leave all interior doors open at least 2 inches if the room does not have its own return air intake vent.

Insulate your attic and ductwork.

Install solar screens, awnings, or plants to shade windows and walls during the summer months.

Keep heating and cooling filters clean and inspect them monthly.

Have your heating and cooling system thoroughly cleaned and tuned (not just a check-up) by our experts at Benchmark Air Conditioning & Heating, at least twice a year.

Seal ductwork airtight.

Turn off all lights, fans, computer monitors, etc. when a room is unoccupied.

Consider replacing low efficiency incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.

Replace old inefficient heating and cooling systems with new super-high efficiency models such as the XLi20 by TRANE.

2. How can I ventilate my home and still be energy efficient?

It is now possible to exchange stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air without compromising the energy efficiency of your home, with heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilators. HRVs and ERVs are electronically powered units that circulate air throughout your home using the existing forced air system or specially installed ducts. The units pump stale air out of your home and replace it with an equal volume of fresh outside air.

3. How can I control energy costs?

Cooling and heating equipment use more energy than any other appliance. Unfortunately, you can see the evidence every month on your utility bills. So, "How can you control the cost of your energy bills?" Regular maintenance, high efficiency heating and cooling systems, proper zoning and programmable thermostats are all essentials that all homeowners should consider if you are interested in real energy cost reductions.

Below you will find summaries for each of the above energy preservation tactics.

Maintenance: Preventative maintenance is the first step to control energy costs. A preventative maintenance checkup by our professionals Benchmark Air Conditioning & Heating will ensure your heating and cooling system is running properly and efficiently. Most air conditioning and heating systems require very little owner maintenance. However, operating dirty heating or cooling equipment can result in unnecessary loss of efficiency and can damage your HVAC system.

High Efficiency: If you are in the market for a heating and cooling system, consider purchasing a high-efficiency system. They will reduce your energy costs as well as conserve our natural resources. Feel free to contact our heating and cooling system design specialists at Benchmark Air Conditioning & Heating so that we can custom design your air conditioning and heating system.

Zoning: Zoning can dramatically lower your heating costs. With zoning, you no longer have to pay to heat or cool areas of your home that are rarely used. You won't have to heat or cool the whole house just to make one room comfortable. Zoning divides your home into separate comfort areas, which are heated or cooled based on your needs.

Programmable Thermostats: Programmable thermostats make a big difference in energy consumption. These thermostats deliver maximum comfort, efficiency and energy savings. Programmable thermostats are used to achieve the temperature you want throughout your home.

We hope that we have provided you with the energy conservation tips you were looking for. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation with one of our comfort experts, please feel free to contact Benchmark Air Conditioning & Heating at 972-377-9724 or you may also request services from this site.

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