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Energy Saving Tips on Heat Pumps

INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR HEAT PUMP AND LOWER YOUR UTILITY BILL BY FOLLOWING THESE FEW GUIDELINES


 

  • Insulate walls and ceilings well.
  • Tape and insulate ducts.
  • Insulate suction lines (these are tubes that run to the outside unit).
  • Make sure the suction line is hot when the unit is supposed to be heating and cool when it is supposed to be cooling.
  • Clean the filters often (every month).
  • Keep the blower clean.
  • Keep the condenser (outside unit) clean and oiled. Clear away leaves and debris; clean coils monthly
  • Make sure all objects, debris, plants, shrubs, snow, etc., are at least two feet from the outside unit. This insures proper airflow.
  • Do NOT attempt to service a heat pump yourself. Call a certified dealer, and have your unit serviced at the beginning of each heating/cooling season.
  • Keep furniture away from heating/cooling vents; making sure vents are open and unobstructed.
  • Close windows and doors when heating and cooling.
  • Do not adjust your thermostat. If you do, adjust one or two degrees at a time. Wait for each degree to recover before turning to the next degree.
  • Use a humidifier during the winter.
  • For additional information or suggestions on hiring a contractor, call the Energy New England (ENE) Toll Free Energy Hotline at 1-888-772-4242.