Category: Energy Savings

DoE Regulations for HVAC Systems

The Department of Energy is Updating the Regulatory Requirements for HVAC Systems

If you’re planning to upgrade your heating or cooling system in the next year, it’s important to understand changes that will impact heat pumps and air conditioners. Starting on January 1, 2023, the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) energy efficiency requirements will increase, meaning more efficient units, more savings and less impact on the environment. However, the new rules will require changes throughout the HVAC industry. At MightyServ, we are already preparing for the new rules and we want our clients to have the information needed to make the right choice for their residential and commercial heating and cooling needs. What Are the 2023 Changes for Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners? The new standards mark the second increase in efficiency requirements in five years. Now, the North, Southeast and Southwest (CA, NV, AZ, NM) will have different efficiency standards and stricter installation requirements for central air conditioners. The efficiency ratings for heat pumps will also increase, as follows: Efficiency ratings for air conditioning systems will increase by one Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) based on current requirements: North HVAC SEER will increase from 13 to 14. South and Southwest: HVAC SEER will increase 14 to 15. Heat pumps have common efficiency

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How to Use Your Home Appliances More Efficiently

Home energy costs seem to always be rising, so many people are looking for simple and smart ways to cut down on energy use around the home. Since most home appliances use a lot of energy, a good place to start is by reducing home appliance energy use. We’ve listed several ways that you can cut down on your home energy use by using your home appliances more efficiently. With these tips, you’ll be able to increase your home appliance energy efficiency and save some money along the way! In the Kitchen When cooking small dishes or meals, opt for smaller appliances: toaster ovens, microwaves, electric skillets, and crockpots all use far less energy than a full oven range. When boiling water, opt for an electric kettle, which uses less energy to heat water than range-top boiling methods do. When running your dishwasher, utilize the “energy saver” button, or switch to air dry your dishes rather than heat dry. This alone could save you up to 25% of your energy cost for running your dishwasher. Also, always run your dishes on a full load rather than smaller loads, which wastes excess energy due to load distribution. Check that your refrigerator

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Your guide to home recycling

Many people get perplexed over the complexities of recycling, but home recycling doesn’t have to be confusing. Almost all of your home’s garbage is recyclable. Some experts even report that up to 90% of all items that end up in a landfill could, in fact, be recycled; that’s a lot of wasted resources! If you have a curbside recycling program, then certainly utilize it. Even if you don’t, the chances are very high that you have a local recycling facility nearby where you can drop off items. Not sure what’s recyclable? Check out our simple guide to home recycling that will make you a recycling expert in no time. Challenge yourself this week to recycle as much as you can at home. When trash day comes around, you’ll be proud to see your recycling bin brimming with items and your trash cans less full. Your Home Recycling Guide: More Expert Tips for Home We love our Woodland Hills residents! For more great home related info, be sure to bookmark our blog and check back regularly. Also, connect with us on facebook and twitter!

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All You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Lowering Your Energy Bills

When it comes to home energy usage, most of us believe that we are already taking steps to conserve energy, yet many people complain of rising energy costs. If you find this scenario familiar, then you’ll want to read on. You don’t have to be stuck with high energy bills. With a few simple changes to your daily routine, you can easily cut your energy usage down, which means that your energy bills will decrease, too! There’s no need to invest in the latest energy efficient products to reap the rewards of energy savings. Find out what simple steps you can take starting today, and watch your energy bills decrease effortlessly over time. Saving Energy Costs – What You Need to Know Speaking of insulation… MightyServ offers cost-effective home insulation solutions that are designed to balance interior temperatures. A poorly insulated home leads to excess energy loss, which means that your money is going out the window (or attic). Whether it’s during winter or summer, insulation helps keep your home’s air balanced and steady, no matter what the temperature outside. Contact us today to find out more about our home insulation solutions:  (818) 348-4768

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5 Simple Ways to be More Eco-Friendly at Home

It’s always a good idea to try and be more environmentally conscious, especially when it comes to your home—a place where many of us spend a good amount of our time. There’s no need to revamp your entire house to be a more eco-conscious homeowner, though. By modifying just a few things in your home and with your daily routine, you can reap the benefits of a more environmentally sound household. Not only will these small changes be good for the environment, but they’ll be good for your wallet, too! Each eco-friendly choice you make will add up to lower costs on your energy bills over time. So, do your part, and consider these five simple steps you can take to make your home eco-friendlier. Creating an Eco-Friendly Home For more great information on how to save energy at home, especially when it comes to HVAC systems, visit our blog, or follow us on facebook. We’re always sharing great tips and tricks for your home that will keep your energy costs low and your HVAC system operating at its best.

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5 Things Business Owners Need to Know About Lowering HVAC Energy Costs

As a business owner, every penny matters. This makes efficiency, especially energy efficiency, a major priority for entrepreneurs. However, there are constantly dozens of different stimuli, along with a mile long to-do list that keep you from monitoring your HVAC energy costs as closely as you would like to. That’s why we have compiled this resource of energy saving tips to maximize your dollars spent on keeping your business comfortable this spring. #1 Routine maintenance can save you thousands With so many things going on at once, it can be easy to neglect your HVAC system. This unfortunately means that your system may not be operating efficiently and may even have underlying issues that could lead to major repair or total replacement. Choose two months of the year (one in the spring and one in the fall) to have an HVAC specialist in MightyServe come out to replace your filters, inspect your unit and service your system to prevent inefficient operating or major system damage. #2 Your system has its own preferences Your system may have different optimal settings for best use that differ from you or your customers’ preferences. What this likely means is that you will want to

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How to Reduce Your Monthly Bill on Your Commercial HVAC System

People whose electric bill gives them sticker shock every month should take a good look at their existing commercial HVAC system to see what improvements can be made in efficiency and performance. As many people know, heating and cooling systems can account for up to 40% of the electricity used in commercial buildings. In addition, the global effect of commercial energy consumption is a major concern. Whether you lease or own your building, you need lighting, power for office equipment, air conditioning, heating, and other services to stay in business. A good way to help the environment, while also saving money, is to improve the energy efficiency of your building. In the modern business environment, all businesses are charged with finding innovative ways of improving upon quality service while reducing or containing costs. MightyServ, a business that has been in operation for more than 51 years, is dedicated to identifying, designing, and implementing strategies aimed at providing local businesses with effective energy saving solutions. How to Reduce Commercial HVAC Costs Monitoring a building’s energy use is very important. This means checking and updating the building’s energy consumption on a regular basis to ensure that one is not wasting or using

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5 Ways to Be More Eco-Friendly Without Disrupting your Life

Going “green” is a fantastic way to help the environment, but sometimes the idea of being more eco-friendly can seem a bit daunting. You hear stories of people living off the grid or giving up modern day luxuries in the name of the environment. But, there’s other ways to be more environmentally conscientious without totally disrupting your life. Read on to find out how you can become more eco-friendly without making drastic changes. How to Become More Eco-Friendly No need to collect rain water in basins, compost with earthworms in your kitchen, or only buy organic. We’ve gathered together several smart–and simple–solutions to make your home more environmentally friendly. Schedule your HVAC service today with our incredibly convenient online scheduling tool. Feel free to also call us and speak directly to a friendly representative (818) 348-4768.

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The biggest problem with hvac energy usage, and how you can fix it

Saving money is important to most homeowners, and HVAC energy usage is a major cost that many homeowners can work to decrease over time. However, there are some factors that often hold homeowners back from decreasing energy usage and saving more money on heating and cooling costs. Though a number of issues can impact HVAC energy usage, perhaps one of the biggest offenders is airflow problems. Below, we’ll go into a bit more detail about the most common signs and causes of airflow issues. Then, we will provide effective solutions so that you can be on your way to saving more energy (and money!) this year. Signs That You May Have Airflow Issues The following signs may indicate that you are experiencing HVAC airflow problems: If you are experiencing any of these HVAC issues, this may be a sign that you have an airflow issue. Ignoring the problem can lead to even bigger problems like wear and tear on your system’s equipment or even compressor failure. Common Causes (and Fixes) for HVAC Airflow Issues When you restrict HVAC airflow, this can cause your heating and cooling system to work harder than it should to keep your home comfortable. This results in

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Our Top 5 Articles on Energy Efficiency

Being conscious of your energy usage is not just beneficial for the planet, but it can also be great for your wallet. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite blog posts on energy efficiency, packed full of great information about HVAC energy efficiency. Check out our list below for simple and effective tips to help you conserve energy while cutting your heating and cooling costs. Energy Efficiency 101 With so many myths and misconceptions going around about how to reduce energy usage, it can be difficult to determine what is fact and what is fiction. These articles help you get started on the right path by laying out some basic energy efficiency facts: Energy Efficiency for Business If you’re in charge of keeping your office energy bills in check then you know that this is a challenging task to handle. These articles offer great advice for businesses to increase energy efficiency: Whether you’re a homeowner who wants to reduce your heating and cooling bills or a business owner looking for ways to cut costs in the office, these articles are a great place to start learning more about energy efficiency. If you want to learn more about energy efficiency, home

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