Why Installing a New Air Conditioner Can Lower Your Energy Expenses

In many parts of North America, central air conditioning is critical to insure home comfort during the sweltering summer months. Unfortunately, using your air conditioner is usually the biggest expense on your monthly electricity bills. 

The key to lowering your ongoing expenses might be to get a new, high-efficiency air conditioner. In the past, this required a big upfront investment. Now, there new solutions available that make getting a new, high-efficiency air conditioner in your residence faster than ever. 

We’ll give you more information about this possibility in a little bit. But one thing is certain, a a modern, high-efficiency air conditioner can deliver sizeable energy savings during its lifetime. Here’s what to think about as you investigate air conditioning replacement in the U.S.. 

Why a Greater SEER Rating is Beneficial

Every air conditioner receives a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating, which grades how efficiently it transforms electricity into cooling. Greater SEER ratings mean an air conditioner is more energy efficient. 

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

To compare, the minimum standard in the 1990s was 10 SEER, and premium air conditioners on the market today rank near 25 SEER. The Lennox Energy Calculator shows that improving your 10 SEER air conditioner to a mid-range 16 SEER air conditioner could save you 38% on your electricity costs every year! 

Why Determining Your Air Conditioner’s Size is Critical

Sizing your air conditioning accurately is also essential if you want to decrease your monthly electrical expenses. 

Air conditioning is calculated in “tons.” Sizing is critical because an air conditioner that’s too big or little can’t keep your home comfortable. 

An air conditioner that’s too massive will often short cycle, which means it will have difficulty removing humidity properly. One that’s too tiny won’t be able to keep up with demand on hot days. Both problems will leave your home too hot, increase use of on your air conditioner and could drive up your utility bill. 

When you call Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, our Experts will help you choose the correctly sized AC for your residence. Besides increasing home comfort, a properly sized air conditioner may decrease your cooling costs every month. 

More Approaches to Improve Your House’s Efficiency

The final approach to confirm monthly savings when you buy a new air conditioner is to boost your house’s attic insulation. Only about 10% of homes in the U.S. have enough attic insulation, according to study conducted by Boston University. Having the right level of insulation may help keep your heating and cooling costs lower and keep your house more comfy no matter the weather. 

Also, we suggest securing any air leaks in your house before we perform an AC sizing calculation. A less leaky, more insulated home could use a smaller system, saving you on your starting investment and potentially reducing your utility bills 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 offer great energy-saving possibilities. Installing a an updated, high-efficiency, innovative air conditioner is now smoother than ever with our Advantage™ Program. 

This service takes all the annoyance out of installing a new air conditioner. You can receive a modern air conditioner for one small monthly payment. No down payment is necessary. When you enroll in our Advantage Program, you’ll never have to worry about repair costs, yearly service or even air filters. It’s all taken care of, and you’ll get stress-free comfort for just one low monthly expense. 

Our Experts are ready to help you determine just how much you can save by replacing your air conditioner. To start your AC replacement, contact us at 866-397-3787 to schedule your free comfort analysis right away.