For many, the idea of converting your home to solar power seems unattainable and out of reach. In the past, this may have been true, but with each passing day, solar power becomes more and more realistic for homes all over the United States. Here in Chicago and the surrounding suburban areas, Four Seasons can help you get started! You may be confused as to how a heating and air conditioning company can help you go solar, but when you consider that your air conditioner consumes anywhere from 12 to 17% of the energy in your home, it starts to make a bit more sense.
Start Small and Add on Later
A solar system consists of a series of panels that are placed upon the roof of your home and hooked into your home’s electrical supply. The number of panels dictates the number of appliances that you can run the system off of. Many homeowners will begin by getting just enough panels to cover the air conditioner’s operation. During the daylight hours, the air conditioner will be powered by the energy created by the panels of the roof as they absorb the sun. When the air conditioner is not in use, the panels can power other appliances in the home. When your home creates its own energy, you pay less for energy provided by the big power companies! The more panels you have, the less you will pay every month on your energy bills!
Savings and Refunds
However, your home is still connected to the grid that your neighbors use, so when the panels are not creating energy, you will still have backup power. Also, when your solar system creates more energy then needed for the home, it will be fed back into the grid system that the entire city uses. This will generate refunds from the power company, and will further shrink your already reduced energy bills.
The SunSorce Home Energy System
Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning offers two air conditioning units that are compatible with the SunSorce Home Energy System from Lennox. These state of the art units have many more benefits than the few mentioned here, and if you are interested in learning more, the answers to your questions are only a phone call away!
