1. Atlanta Supply's Top Ten Tips for Energy Savings

1. Install a programmable thermostat. A must. Outdated thermostats are the weakest links in conserving energy. Honeywell, a leading manufacturer, estimates that homeowners can receive the equivalent of one to three months free cooling and heating by installing a programmable thermostat. The key to making this work is running the program. Do not put the thermostat on hold. If you need to change the temperature, use the temporary overrides.
2. Change the filter in your furnace. Dirty filters catch more dirt, but they also put a huge load on your furnace. This results in longer run times for equipment and higher utility bills and maintenance costs. If you are still using one inch throwaways, change them every 30 days. If you are using an air cleaner, change the media once a year, unless you have a gauge. Depending on your situation media can last up to two years, but you won't know without a gauge.
3. Insulate, insulate, insulate. If you live in a drafty home you could save 20% on your energy bills by adding $25 weather stripping around windows and doors. Reflectix is a great way to provide a radiant heat barrier for your home. Have you ever seen a house after a snow, where there is no snow on the roof? This is not the sun melting the snow. It is your heat escaping through the ceiling and roof. The same thing is happening in reverse in the summer. It is also happening in your basement and crawlspace.
4. Insulate some more. Insulate your water heater with a water heater blanket. Wrap your hot water pipes anywhere you can reach them. Also, wrap two feet of the cold water lead going to the water heater.
5. Seal leaky ductwork. All of the joints on your ductwork should be taped and sealed. Preferably this should be done with mastic or mastic tape. At the least use foil tape but do not use standard duct tape. It has many uses, but ductwork is not one of them. You won't see it on this site and you should not see it on your ductwork. Also replace any insulation around your unit that may have gotten wet from your AC. Wet insulation does not insulate unless it is Reflectix.
6. Install an attic ventilator. An attic in the summer can reach 125 degrees or more. An attic fan can reduce this temperature to under 98 degrees. This will help reduce the runtime in you air conditioning unit dramatically.
7. Drapes and Shutters. Keep drapes or shutters closed during the hottest part of the day, especially on the West and South side of the house.
8. Ceiling Fans. Using a ceiling fan can allow you to turn the thermostat up a couple of degrees. This is because of air circulation and not a reduction of air temperature. So do not run fans in unoccupied runs. These do not help you and in fact all they do is burn electricity.
9. Duct booster fans and dampers. Anytime you can direct air from a room where it is not needed to one where it is you will decrease your run times or allow you to turn the thermostat up a degree or two. Also if you have a long vent run on your dryer, a dryer booster fan will significantly cut dryer time.
10. Check your furniture and living habits. If you have furniture blocking vents, move the furniture or use deflectors to get your air in the right place. Close doors and block vents of unused rooms. Do not block returns as this will decrease your unit's efficiency and possible damage your equipment. By blocking select supply vents, you increase airflow into occupied rooms and decrease the amount of time your unit runs.
    

2. What is our shipping charge?

Shipping Charges: Shipping charges are calculated according to the schedule below:

Some items including but not limited to certain filter media and thermostats qualify for free shipping. Any such item will be marked as follows: . If the item you need is not marked as such the above freight schedule will apply. Freight is allowed on orders over $1,000. As you add items to your order, your freight charge will be displayed. Most orders are shipped via UPS ground unless otherwise specified. Please be aware that to ship in a manner other than ground (next day air, second day air, etc.) may result in substantially higher freight charges. If you would like expedited shipping along with a freight estimate please contact us directly at 800-972-5391.

3. How soon will my order ship?

All orders received by 4:00 EST will ship that same day via ground UPS. Order placed after 4:00 EST weekdays and on Sat. or Sun. will ship the following business day.

4. What is your return/satisfaction guarantee policy?

We guarantee your complete satisfaction with every order! We have been in business since 1959 and would love to prove our commitment to you. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the product you receive, just send it back and get a refund.

5. What if I have additional questions or need more info?

Should you have any questions or require additional info please contact us sales@atlantasupply.com.