When considering a new heating or air conditioning system one of the most important features are the energy savings that modern systems can bring.  Signature HVAC can help you with a free estimate and a free in-home heating and cooling energy audit to show you how much you can save.

Among the ways a new system can save on running costs year after year:

- HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACES, BOILERS & HEAT PUMPS:  The latest condensing gas furnace technology can have an AFUE rating as high as 97%, while hybrid systems can combine the benefits of heat pump exchangers in the right conditions with a convention furnace to switch to the most efficient form of heating for the temperature conditions.  These systems are considerably cheaper to run than systems that are more than ten years old.  Depending on the age of your existing system you may be spending far more on heating your home than you need to.

- HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR CONDITIONING: As with heating, the latest air conditioning technology and refrigerants are far more efficient and environmentally friendly than older systems.  Modern systems can go up to 20.5 SEER in terms of efficiency, which can cost half as much to operate than a 10 SEER system.

- GEOTHERMAL HEATING: Signature Heating is the geothermal heating expert in Pennsylvania.  This technology can take the heat in the earth and turn it into cozy warm air for your home with incredible efficiency since the heat comes from a 'free' outside source.  Geothermal systems can deliver four to six times the heat energy from the energy that you put in, compared with a gas furnace which will deliver less than 100% efficiency.  Discover more about geothermal heating on this page here.  The systems can also cool your home in summer as well.

- EXPERT INSTALLATION: The EPA lists the importance of expert installation to get the most out of your system.  The efficiency ratings from the manufacturer can't be achieved without making the most of the conditions of your home.  Putting a system in the wrong place, or poor ducting, can greatly reduce the energy savings.  That's why it's important to choose respected heating and air conditioning specialists like Signature HVAC.  Not only are we experienced, insured and fully certified, but we're a local company that can help with your heating and air conditioning year after year.

- DIGITAL PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS: One of the simplest ways to save on your heating and cooling costs is to install a digital programmable thermostat.  It can automatically switch your heating on and off as needed, so that if you're going out to work, for example, it can turn itself on shortly before you come home without having to be on all day.  Not only that, but they can put an additional amount of control at your fingertips.

- HOME ZONING: For the ultimate in home comfort, consider zoning your home into different areas.  Not only does it mean that the whole family can have individual levels of comfort, but it can save you on your heating and cooling costs as well.  With zoning, you only need to heat and cool the areas you'll be using - you don't have to heat or cool the entire home to be comfortable in a single room.

For help and advice on the energy saving options for your home in Chester and Montgomery Counties and the Main Line, PA, call and speak with Signature HVAC today.