Benefits of Dehumidifiers

Summer in the south isn't always pleasant.  With high humidity levels, keeping your home cool while trying to conserve energy can be a challenge.  According to the EPA, the ideal humidity level for your home is 40% - 50%.  Any lower, and you will have problems with static and dry, itchy skin.  Too high, and you may be subjecting your home to insect infiltration and peeling paint.

Is your home’s air stuffy?  Do you have problems with mold and mildew?  Do you notice condensation on your windows, walls, or air conditioning vents?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might benefit from a whole house dehumidifier.

Dehumidifiers remove moisture from the air, making it difficult for mold to grow and dust mites to reproduce.  They can also help reduce your asthma symptoms.  Reducing the humidity in your home will help control the insect population in  your home as well.  Keeping your home’s air in the 40% - 50% humidity range will also help prevent rot in your home’s structure. 

Honeywell carries humidifiers and dehumidifiers to help you keep your home within the optimal humidity range year round.  Their products attach directly to your home’s ductwork, treating the air at the source. 

Call Elite for an estimate on a dehumidifier today!  918.610.7300

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Benefits of Planned Maintenance

Did you know your heating and cooling equipment accounts for approximately half of your household energy costs throughout the year? The heavy activity of your system also leads to a lot of wear and tear. This makes it important to have your equipment inspected regularly so that fine-tuning can take place. HVAC maintenance plans are excellent for addressing these needs through pre-scheduled service.

What Is Planned Maintenance?

Much like a car, a house requires routine attention and maintenance to its HVAC components to assure long life and provide you with peace of mind.  You can protect your system, extend its life, and save money on your energy bills with a regular maintenance schedule.  With a preventive maintenance checkup or a one-time service, we provide not only maintenance for your heating and cooling equipment, but also assurance your system is functioning properly.  By not properly maintaining your HVAC equipment, you are robbing yourself of benefits, including:

• Improved energy efficiency levels
• Lower utility costs
• Better home comfort control
• Stronger circulation of air
• Early identification of worn or broken parts
• Reduction in seasonal repair needs
• Extension of system life
• Access to the latest information about trends in HVAC technology
• Assistance in planning for the eventual replacement of system components
• Help with home performance and indoor air quality questions
• Savings on repairs, equipment and additional services

A Planned Maintenance Agreement Includes:

• 2 maintenance service visits (one fall, one spring)
•  Basic Checklist
•  Inspect filter & replace if necessary (Pleated filters, Space-Guard filters & Humidifier pads are extra)
• Inspect, clean & recalibrate the thermostat
• Inspect all safety controls & check for visual defects
• Lubricate all moving parts
• Inspect, clean & adjust the fan blower & blower components
• Check all electrical connections on unit
• Check fan motor amperage against rating
• Check static pressure
• Spring Checklist
• Clean condenser coil
• Chemically treat drain pan and drain lines for sludge build-up and clean/flush condensate drain lines
• Inspect evaporator for restrictions and condition (does not include cleaning)
• Check starting capabilities
• Inspect capacitor
• Check compressor amperage against rating
• Check system for proper refrigerant charge
• Check temperature drop at evaporator coil
• Cycle system for proper operation
• Fall Checklist
• Check all electrical wiring for loose connections & damaged insulation
• Inspect flue for restrictions
• Inspect for cracks in heat exchanger
• Clean Burners
• Check safety controls for proper operation
• Check and adjust gas pressure
• Inspect heat strips & check amperage rating
• Measure temperature rise
• Test for Carbon Monoxide
• Cycle system for proper operation
• 10% discount on any repair
• Priority service scheduling
• Itemized list of service

Why do I need a service twice a year?

Service is needed before the start of each cooling and heating season.  Different maintenance procedures are performed for your cooling system than for your heating system.  Because your comfort system works so hard during the year, a number of components need adjustment, calibration, lubrication, and cleaning each year.  Your system will still work for a time without the maintenance, but not as efficiently.

Routine maintenance will prevent potential problems from becoming major malfunctions with the system that could result in replacement of key system components.  Without maintenance it is not a question of, “Will my equipment fail?” but rather, “When will my equipment fail?”   With a Planned Maintenance Agreement from Elite Service Co, you can rest assured in the knowledge that your equipment is being maintained and is running in peak condition.

 

For more information about our Planned Maintenance Agreements, call Libbie at 918.610.7300!

Federal Tax Credits For Energy Upgrades

If you are considering making energy efficient upgrades to your home, you will be interested in the Federal Tax Credits that are offered for such upgrades.  Deep within the Fiscal Cliff Bill that was signed on January 2nd, 2013 are tax credits many people are not aware of. 

These credits will apply to replacing your HVAC system as well as Spray Foam Insulation and can accrue savings of up to $500!  The tax credits are also retroactive for 2012!  If you had a new HVAC system installed in 2012, be sure to check and see if your installation meets the requirements for the tax credits!

Call Elite for more information!  918.610.7300

ONG Energy Rebates!

PSO isn't the only utility company offering rebates for energy efficiency.  ONG has once again extended it's energy efficiency rebates!  If you are an ONG, or prospective ONG customer, they are offering fantastic rebates for replacing your existing equipment with energy efficient equipment:

$30 - Natural gas furnace check up.
$50 - Natural gas to natural gas water heater replacement
$250 - Natural gas to tankless natural gas with .82 or higher energy factor
$850 - Electric to natural gas with .67 or higher energy factor
$150 - 92% - 95.9% efficiency natural gas furnace replacement (gas to gas)
$550 - 96% or higher efficiency natural gas furnace replacement (gas to gas)
$1950 - Electric resistance to natural gas furnace replacement 
Up to $300 - Natural gas to natural gas clothes dryer replacement
Up to $300 - Electric to natural gas clothes dryer replacement

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PSO Whole House Effieciency Program

Did you know you can save up to $5,000 on energy efficient upgrades through PSO's Whole House Efficiency Program?  

If you've been thinking about upgrading your home's HVAC system, there has never been a better time!  

The PSO Whole House Efficiency Program offers incentives for the following energy saving measures:  Attic/Ceiling insulation, knee wall insulation, wall insulation, floor/crawlspace insulation, water heater replacement, air infiltration, duct sealing, duct replacement, solar screens, Energy Star windows and doors, ground source heat pumps and HVAC systems.  

What a way to kick off the New Year!

Call Elite for details on how to participate!  918.610.7300