Rest comfortably with a dependable heating and cooling system.

When it comes to your HVAC system, there are a wide variety of options available to you and most are available through your SERVICEfinder professional. In particular, you’ll be able to purchase and have professionals install the following HVAC components, many of which come in energy-efficient models to help you save money on your energy costs:

• Furnaces: Probably one of the most common ways to heat your home, especially in northern parts of the country, furnaces are used in homes where the house is equipped with ductwork to move the warm air around to the various rooms.
• Heat pumps: This versatile appliance can help you on both the heating and cooling of your home. When the temperatures drop, the heat pump can be used to keep you warm, while in the summer months the unit can be used as an air conditioner.
• Air conditioners: Keeping cool in the summer is just as important as staying warm in the winter, and there are a variety of air conditioners on the market to suit any type of home climate system. There are ductless air conditioners, as well as A/C units that use the same ventilation set up (ductwork) as your furnace.

The lifespan of your heating and cooling appliances depends on many factors, including frequency of use, care, and regular maintenance (or lack of maintenance). In general, you can expect your new furnace, heat pump, or air conditioner to realistically last for roughly 10 to 20 years.

• 15 to 20 years for a furnace
• 10 to 12 years for an air conditioner and heat pump

The easiest way to know if your new replacement heating and cooling appliances are energy efficient is to ask your HVAC specialist if the appliance has been awarded the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR® is a government-backed program by the Environmental Protection Agency that helps consumers know which products have been identified as having what it takes to help you cut your energy costs. With newly installed ENERGY STAR® rated heating and cooling appliances, it’s estimated that homeowners can cut their yearly energy bill by $115, depending on where in the country you live.

Energy Star® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.