Saving the Environment
At Casteel Heating and Cooling we are committed to improving the environmental quality of our community by partnering with area businesses, community leaders and our neighbors to create a cleaner, safe place to live and work.
Before developing our environmental mission, Casteel Heating and Cooling had little belief that a company of our size could really make a difference. Turning the other cheek in expectation that big government and large corporations would carry the torch, we focused very little on the environment. Well, that all changed after attending an environmental seminar in 2005 entitled “taking action”. In response to “big industry” and “big governments” agenda driven policies and slow response to issues, it was apparent Casteel could make a difference. It was at that point, we focused on how a heating and air conditioning company could best help the environment.
Casteel Initiatives
- Promote environmentally friendly air conditioning refrigerant (R-410a)
- Reclaim and properly dispose of harmful refrigerants
- Recycle all metals and plastics
- Offer whole house energy reduction solutions to homeowners
- Buy recycled office products
- Reforestation projects through Georgia Forestry Commission
- Endorse Energy Star programs
How can homeowners help
- Recycle
- Change incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs – they use 2/3 less energy and last 10 times as long.
- Reduce energy consumption at home – seal air leaks in walls, windows, attics and air duct systems. This may reduce your heating and cooling energy usage by 20-30%.
- Change your air filters regularly
- Have your HVAC system tune up yearly
- Get active in the community