Why Getting a New Air Conditioner Can Lower Your Energy Bills

In many locations in of North America, central air conditioning is crucial to insure home comfort during the humid summer months. Unfortunately, cooling may be the biggest expense on your monthly utility bills. 

The secret to decreasing your ongoing costs may be to buy a new, high-efficiency air conditioner. This used to require a sizeable upfront investment. Now, there new alternatives available that make purchasing a new, high-efficiency air conditioner in your house faster than ever. 

We’ll give you more details about this possibility in a little bit. But one thing is true, a a modern, high-efficiency air conditioner can deliver considerable energy savings during its lifetime. Here’s what to consider as you look into air conditioning replacement in the U.S.. 

Why a Bigger SEER Rating is Worth It

Every air conditioner earns a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating, which measures how efficiently it uses electricity for cooling. Higher SEER ratings mean an air conditioner is more energy efficient. 

As of 2015, your new air conditioning installation should be 13 SEER or greater in Canada and the northern United States. If you are the South, your new air conditioner has to be at minimum 14 SEER. 

For comparison, the minimum standard in the 1990s was 10 SEER, and the most high-end air conditioners on the market today are approximately 25 SEER. The Lennox Energy Calculator shows that upgrading your 10 SEER air conditioner to a mid-range 16 SEER model could save you 38% on your air conditioning expenses annually! 

Why Figuring Out Your Air Conditioner’s Size is Important

Sizing your cooling system correctly is also essential if you desire to reduce your monthly electrical bills. 

Air conditioners are calculated in “tons.” Sizing is crucial because an air conditioner that’s too big or small can’t keep your family pleasant. 

An air conditioner that’s too large will commonly short cycle, which means it will have difficulty removing humidity accurately. One that’s too tiny will fall behind with demand on hot days. Both issues will leave your home unpleasant, increase hard wear on your air conditioner and may increase your utility expenses. 

When you hire Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, our Experts will help you find the right-sized cooling system for your family. In addition to improving your loved ones’ comfort, a correctly sized air conditioner could decrease your utility bills during the summer. 

Other Methods to Increase Your House’s Efficiency

The final method to verify monthly savings when you install a new air conditioner is to boost your house’s attic insulation. Only about 10% of homes in the U.S. have adequate attic insulation, according to study performed by Boston University. Having the proper depth of insulation could help keep your utility costs down and keep your residence more pleasant throughout the year. 

Also, we suggest closing any air leaks in your home before we perform an AC sizing calculation. A less leaky, more insulated house might use a smaller model, saving you on your upfront investment and possibly reducing your energy costs for many years. 

Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is Here to Support You with All Your Air Conditioning Needs

Up-to-date advanced air conditioners deliver superior energy-saving opportunities. Upgrading to an updated, high-efficiency, innovative air conditioner is now smoother than ever with our Advantage™ Program. 

This solution get rid of all the annoyance out of installing a new cooling system. You can have a modern air conditioner for one reasonable monthly payment. No down payment is needed. While you’re part of our Advantage Program, you’ll never have to fret about repair expenses, routine service or even air filters. It’s all included, and you’ll have headache-free comfort for just one low monthly cost. 

Our Experts are available to assist you in determining just how much you can save by replacing your air conditioner. To begin your AC replacement, contact us at 866-397-3787 to schedule your free comfort analysis right away.

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