Summer is nearly here in the Twin Cities and that means it’s about time that your air conditioner starts cooling down your home. However, if your unit is old and nearing the end of it’s life, you should think about upgrading to a new high-efficiency air conditioning system.
Efficient air conditioners are great options when it comes to producing cool air for your home. While they can be a bit more expensive upfront than other systems, their energy-efficiency will enable you to save energy and help you decrease the cost of your monthly utility bills. Within just a short time frame, a high-efficiency system will pay for itself.
The best way to check the efficiency of an air conditioner, is to check it’s SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). Usually, high-efficiency air conditioners have a SEER score somewhere in the range of 16 to 23. According to the Energy Star program, air conditioners that lie in this range operate about 14 percent more efficiently than standard air conditioning systems. By purchasing a high-efficiency air conditioner and adding it to your heating and cooling equipment, you can drop the amount of energy your home uses by up to 30 to 40 percent.
High-efficiency air conditioning systems present you with the ability to fight off fluctuating energy costs and will help you offset the hot summer months at the same time.
Efficient air conditioners can also boost your home’s air quality levels. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency states that poor indoor air quality is among the top-five health risks to the general public. High-efficiency air conditioners are far more effective than standard air conditioners at eliminating dust, pollen and other pollutants from the air.
There is a large number of benefits that come with a high-efficiency air conditioning unit. They can decrease the amount you pay on your utility bills and they can turn your home into a very comfortable environment to live in. If you think that your home could use a new air conditioner, please contact the professionals at Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning for further assistance.
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