Spring “greening” your home saves you money and energy

Fresh air and pleasant temperatures make spring the ideal time to improve your home’s atmosphere and efficiency, which allows you to bring the same comfort inside.

Giving your heating and cooling system a spring cleaning will allow you to stay cool even after spring turns to summer, and help keep your home running more efficiently. Call your Lennox^® dealer now to schedule your annual HVAC maintenance, which may include checking your thermostat settings, cleaning and adjusting A/C components and inspecting your air conditioner’s condensate drain to avoid water damage and high humidity.

Lower your taxes
If you’re thinking of taking on a home improvement project, the most direct way to make your home more comfortable may also reduce your energy bills, lower your environmental impact and cut your tax bill at the same time.

By replacing your heating and cooling system this year with a new energy-efficient HVAC system, you may be eligible for a tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of the new system up to $1,500* under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Get the details online at www.energystar.gov/taxcredit.

When selecting a new air conditioner, look for one with a higher SEER number; this Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio indicates the unit’s efficiency across the entire cooling season. ENERGY STAR^® qualified units meet U.S. EPA guidelines for energy efficiency, with components like advanced scroll compressors that maximize comfort while minimizing energy use and noise.

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If you’re shopping for a new air conditioner or indoor air quality system, compare warranties before you buy to reduce future maintenance expenses. Lennox^® now offers a limited extended warranty that increases coverage on parts and compressors from five years to ten years on select Lennox Elite^® Series and Lennox Merit^® Series gas furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers and residential package units.

If you’re relying on ceiling fans to help keep you cool, avoid leaving them running when you leave the room. Unlike an air conditioner, a ceiling fan doesn’t make the room cooler: it merely makes you feel cooler by moving the air around.

Windstorms or overloaded power grids may not only leave you in the dark, but the costs of a power outage can add up if you lose frozen or refrigerated food or medicines. Installing a Lennox™ residential generator will allow power to be restored in seconds and can protect your peace of mind.

* Please consult your tax expert on any tax credit to which you may be entitled.