ATLANTA, Sept. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As the cooler
fall weather arrives, Georgia Power reminds residential
customers to take advantage of a rebate up to $50 simply for having their heating, ventilation
and air conditioning (HVAC) system serviced by a qualified,
licensed and approved HVAC technician. As much as 50 percent of
monthly energy use can be attributed to heating and cooling the
home and inefficient systems can cost customers hundreds of dollars
in additional energy costs every year. Having a home's HVAC system
professionally serviced once a year increases efficiency and
delivers energy savings year-round.
Servicing a home's HVAC system can take just a few hours and can
include various tests to ensure the unit's internal parts are
functioning correctly, a filter check and a refrigerant charge if
needed. The service will likely also include clearing the drain and
cleaning the unit thoroughly inside and out.
Other energy-saving tips to optimize HVAC operation and to save
money and energy include:
- Maximize the efficiency of your units by changing the filters
once a month, or every three months for pleated filters.
- Install a programmable thermostat such as a Nest thermostat,
that automatically adjusts temperature settings to your lifestyle.
Upgrade and save up to $100 a year in
energy costs. Plus, be eligible for Georgia Power rebates of up to
$100.
- Do not place lamps, TV sets or other heat-producing devices
beneath a wall-mounted thermostat as rising heat from that
equipment may result in false readings.
Georgia Power customers can qualify for the Residential HVAC
Service Program rebate by having a qualified contractor conduct a
diagnostic assessment on the system during appropriate weather
conditions, make improvements that meet the minimum program
requirements and perform a post-test assessment using program
approved resources. To learn more and participate in the program,
click here.
Saving Made Easy
Georgia Power encourages customers to find even more ways to
save by accessing energy saving tools and resources online at
GeorgiaPower.com/Save, including hundreds of easy energy tips, a
free online energy checkup and a variety of rebates and incentives
for both homes and businesses. The company also offers customers a
single, convenient online portal featuring the most popular energy
saving and smart home products, such as LED lighting and smart
thermostats, at GeorgiaPowerMarketplace.com. Finally, step-by-step
instructions for the do-it-yourselfer are easy to find on Georgia
Power's YouTube Channel.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern
Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value,
Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones
of the company's promise to 2.5 million customers in all but four
of Georgia's 159 counties.
Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy
at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a
diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and
natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and
wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to
its customers every day and the company is consistently recognized
by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer
satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and
connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower),
Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram
(Instagram.com/ga_power).
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