Hey y'all, are you looking to Go Green? There are so many ways to Go Green, from recycling to eating healthy foods. One of the best ways to go Green and conserve energy is to make smart decisions about your home HVAC system. According to Energy Star about half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. Here are some easy ways to help you save Energy and money!

Change Your Filters: This is a simple and easy way to save energy. We recommend changing your filter at least once every three months. However, in the high energy seasons (Summer and Winter) You should check them once a month, if they look dirty, change it.  If you have a dirty filter, it will slow down the air flow, causing the system to work on overload.

HVAC Tune Up: Make sure you have a yearly tune-up for you heating and cooling system. Having it checked yearly can help maintain and improve efficiency. Call an HVAC professional to make a yearly appointment.

Programmable Thermostat: If you're away from your house for longer periods of time during the day, a programmable thermostat would be a great investment. You can set it at different temperature for different times in the day. According to Energy Star,  a programmable thermostat can save you about $180 every year in energy costs.

Take these three simple tips into consideration when Going Green! The fellas at Casteel understand the importance of saving energy and want to make it easier for their customers to do so. If you have any questions or comments, let me know on my Twitter page, or tell Casteel on their Facebook and Twitter.

We at Casteel have always valued you, our customers! We wanted to give back to you all by hosting the "You-Name-It Shopping Spree". We finally have a winner...drumroll please! 

Congratulations to our "You-Name-It Shopping Spree" Sweepstakes winner, Eric D. of Canton! He won a $50 AMEX gift card! Enjoy Eric :) Thank you to everyone else who participated!

Stay up to date on our Facebook and Twitter pages for any sweepstakes in the future! 

 

At Casteel Heating and Cooling, we pride ourselves in providing world class service, high quality products, affordable prices and exceptional warranties. But instead of hearing it from us, take a look at what some our customers are saying on Kudzu this month! 

 

• The serviceman that came to fix our air conditioning unit was efficient and helpful. He found the problem quickly and took care of it. There were no bad surprises. I am glad that we are using this company now.
• Fantastic service today by Sean. On time, kind, courteous, respectful of property, knowledgeable about products and services. Thorough evaluation of two A/C systems. No mess installation of a digital thermostat. Thank you!!
• Great service. The technician showed up on time and was very courtesy. He did the job in no time. I would recommend them to a friend.
• I used a Cobb EMC $50 maintenance coupon and had Casteel do our pre season air conditioning maintenance. Tech Donald showed up on time as promised. He was professional, courteous,and respectful of our home. He replaced the filter with a quality pleated filter and performed all other services, as specified on the Cobb EMC maintenance list. Our unit is new and well maintained, so as expected, he did not recommend any additional services. My first impressions are excellent, so I signed up for a fall maintenance on my furnace. Amanda at the office is courteous and efficient. Casteel is paperless, and the techs use a tablet to enter data, so I had Amanda email me a copy of my invoice. In summary, my first impressions of Casteel are excellent. If they continue to deliver this level of service, I will definitely be a repeat customer.
• Experience with Casteel has been great from Eric's quote for my new AC unit (he even gave me other tips for heating/air efficiencies in my home)to the install by Larry and Kevin. The Casteel folks are professional, on-time, and priced at a good value. I have decided to switch annual service contracts from another company to Casteel (Invoice # W24455)

We really value our cutomers, and appreciate the feedback! Our growth would not be possible without our amazing customers, so thank you! If you have any comments or questions, drop by our Facebook and Twitter pages, we love hearing from y'all! 

Casteel was well represented at the latest Variety No Tap Nine Pin Bowling Charity BOWLING 4 BIKES event. Bowling 4 Bikes is a collaboration between 4D Entertainment, Variety of Georgia, Brunswick Austell, and Carmike theaters to raise funds so that a special needs child can have the opportunity to ride a bike. Each bike is custom built to fit the needs of the child.

 

"Bowling for Bikes raised money so that a special needs child can have the chance to ride a bike. Each bike is custom built.

A custom made bike was presented to a beautiful young lady, Mattie. April 21, 2012 was also a very special day for Mattie. It was her birthday! She got the ultimate birthday present. A bike!"

Can you feel the heat yet...I sure can! Last week we talked about how to save money on your utility bill, but this week I wanted to give you a few tips on how to stay cool! These are easy steps recommended by Kudzu that you can try around your home without adjusting your thermostat!

• Turn the lights off! The light bulbs in your home can give of more heat than you think! During the day, try to rely on natural light from outside, instead of using light fixtures in your home. You may want to also consider switching to Energy Star qualified light bulbs, which produce less heat and last longer!
• Keep your blinds down, especially on the sunny side of your home. Keeping the blinds down will allow some natural light to come through without heating up your home too much!
• Do not underestimate the use of fans! A good ceiling or floor fan can make your home feel cooler simply by the breeze it blows across your skin. It does not however reduce the temperature, but it does allow some relief from the stale air.
• During the summer months, try to use your stove and oven less. These two things sure can heat up a house! Take advantage of the nice summer weather and grill outside instead.
• Make sure all your air ducts are sealed! Have them inspected for leaks and sealed accordingly. No sense in paying for cool air if it is leaking!

Let me know how these tips work out. Leave a comment below or find me on Twitter. I love hearing feedback from y'all! Until then, stay cool!