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Running AC and/or Heat Pump systems using the stable temperature of geothermal sources (such as 20 ft underground) is preferable in certain situations (such as in locales with extreme weather shifts).

Running AC and/or Heat Pump systems using the stable temperature of geothermal sources (such as large bodies of, or streaming, water) is preferable in certain situations (such as in locales with ready access to large bodies of, or streaming, water).

Attics trap heat from the sun, and usually the air temperature inside an attic is much higher than the surrounding outside ambient air. At times when cooling systems are in operation, a hot attic will be adding an increased load on these cooling systems, no matter how much insulation is present, and a simple fan that brings the attic air temperature close to the temperature of the surrounding outside ambient air is an efficient remedy.

In circumstances where cooling is needed in only one room, it may be preferable to install a single AC unit to serve that room, rather than create a new zone for a central AC system.

Hydronic heating systems are among the most efficient in heat distribution; a unit that combines both hot water and home heating reduces equipment purchase and installation expenses.

Some dryers do not make efficient use of the energy they consume. This is especially true of older models, and in homes with large numbers of people and laundry.

Dirty filters restrict the airflow of your heating and cooling system, making your system less efficient and increasing the system's energy demand.

Refrigerant coils, located at the back, are designed to remove heat. When dirty, the refrigerator cycle runs longer and more often; dirty coils can require as much as 25% more energy to function properly.

Whether leaving the house for a few hours or a few days, there is no better method for eliminating costs for heating and/or cooling when not in the house than simply shutting the system off.

The unwanted escape of heated or cooled air is often one of the greatest causes of wasted heating and cooling energy.