As energy prices continue to rise, South Carolinians are looking for any way to save money on power. There are lots of ways to improve the efficiency of your HVAC system but nothing is quite as effective as harnessing the sun's energy.
Here are the simple steps you can follow to take advantage of solar-powered HVAC systems:
- Locate your local Lennox dealer – Actually you can skip this because here we are.
- Schedule a consultation – Solar power isn't right for every home so schedule a consultation to see if it will work for you.
- Determine if your roof has sufficient size – Each solar module needs about 15 square feet of surface area to work properly.
- Maximize your roof's potential – We have a detailed checklist of things you can do to assess the amount of sunlight that hits your roof. This checklist also helps our consultants notice potential by cutting over-hanging branches, etc.
- Research restrictions – Your local Homeowners Association may require you to submit your plans prior to installation. We can help you with this if you need advice or pointers.
- Verify a compatible Internet service – An Internet router that is available 24 hours a day may be required for some solar systems. You may need to upgrade your connection in order to get the best system for your needs.
- Check electrical wiring and utilities – Since the solar system works hand in hand with your current grid, we will need to test the condition and capabilities of your current system.
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Investigate the perks – Your local utility company and government may offer you credits for supplying excess energy to the grid. Look into these to ensure you have the correct meter, etc.
The only thing left to do is open your energy bills and smile. Better yet, sign up for paperless billing while you're saving the environment.
If you would like more information about the best solar-powered HVAC systems, contact Comfort Services. We have been providing expert heating and cooling products and services to the greater Columbia area for over 35 years.
