Pay Less in Los Angeles for your new Furnace

The biggest energy expense homeowners in Los Angeles face is heating and cooling. Usually if your heater isn't working properly it is one of three issues:

• heat source: the furnace or heat pump which provides warm air to heat the house
• heat distribution system: the ducts, vents and return air grills which move the warm air throughout your home
• control system: the thermostat which regulates the amount of heat distributed

One of the best ways to make sure you are getting the most out of your furnace is to schedule professional maintenance and a safety check at the beginning of the season. This will ensure that your equipment is properly calibrated and cleaned.

Sometimes if your furnace is older and needing expensive repairs a new energy-efficient furnace can pay for itself in energy savings over a relatively short period of time. The city of Los Angeles has incentive programs created to encourage homeowners to swap out their old, inefficient furnaces with new technology that saves money and reduces our carbon footprints at the same time.

Getting your rebate is as easy as filling out an online SoCal Gas Residential Rebate form. There is also special energy-upgrade financing for Los Angeles home owners called California First click to see if you are eligible!

Heating Savings

 
Cash-strapped consumers can save hundreds (and possibly thousands) of dollars a year by cutting everyday expenses in ways that might seem obvious in retrospect.

• Home Heating and Electric Utilities

Problem: The cost of electricity for the average U.S. residence has risen by nearly 47% over 20 years, while prices for heating oil and propane rose even more dramatically. People are often unaware that many electronic devices still draw power even when they're turned off, diverting precious dollars from family budgets.

Solution: Stay Afloat: When Energy Costs are on the rise we recommend that consumers become aware of how much energy various appliances use, and to fully turn them off when they're not in use. Other tips include taking shorter showers, cooking more food at once, and paying utility bills with credit cards that provide cash back and other rewards.

• Buying or Repairing HVAC Equipment and Appliances

Problem: When shopping for refrigerators, microwave ovens, dishwashers, air conditioners or furnaces in Los Angeles many people base their decisions on superficial considerations such as upfront costs and product features. Without thinking about long-term costs - including financing, operating and potential repair costs - consumers can easily spend much more than they anticipated.

Solution: For financing Home Heating we suggest that you forgo repairs on AC and furnaces that are more than 50 percent through their expected lives when repairs will cost over 50 percent of a new appliance's price. The energy savings are that substantial with new units. There are excellent rebate programs active right now.  Furnaces typically come with a 10 year manufacturers warranty.