Why Getting a New Air Conditioner Can Reduce Your Cooling Costs
In many areas of of North America, central air conditioning is important to insure your loved ones’ comfort during the hot summer months. Unfortunately, using your air conditioner is usually the largest expense on your monthly utility bills.
The key to lowering your annual charges could be to get a new, high-efficiency air conditioner. This previously required a sizeable upfront investment. Today, there new options available that make buying a new, high-efficiency air conditioner in your home faster than ever.
We’ll explain more about this option in a little bit. But one thing is right, a an up-to-date, high-efficiency air conditioner can deliver substantial energy savings during its lifetime. Here’s what to think over as you look into air conditioning replacement in Edmonton.
Why a Bigger SEER Rating is Beneficial
Every air conditioner earns a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating, which grades how efficiently it transforms electricity into cooling. Higher SEER ratings mean an air conditioner is more energy efficient.
As of 2015, your new air conditioning installation must be 13 SEER or greater in Canada and the northern United Provinces. If you live in the South, your new air conditioner must be at a baseline of 14 SEER.
For comparison, the smallest standard in the 1990s was 10 SEER, and the most high-end air conditioners offered today rank near 25 SEER. The Lennox Energy Calculator indicates that improving your 10 SEER system to a mid-priced 16 SEER model could save you 38% on your electrical expenses per year!
Why Calculating Your Air Conditioner’s Size Matters
Sizing your cooling system accurately is also essential if you desire to lower your monthly cooling expenses.
Air conditioning is measured in “tons.” Sizing is essential because an air conditioner that’s too big or little can’t keep your home comfortable.
An air conditioner that’s too big will commonly short cycle, which means it will have difficulty removing humidity correctly. One that’s too tiny will lag behind demand on hot days. Both problems will leave your home uncomfortable, increase hard wear on your air conditioner and might enlarge your utility expenses.
When you hire Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning, our Experts will help you find the right-sized cooling system for your house. Along with increasing your family’s comfort, a correctly sized air conditioner may decrease your electric costs each month.
Other Methods to Improve Your House’s Efficiency
The final method to confirm monthly savings when you get a new air conditioner is to increase your residence’s attic insulation. Just 10% of houses in the U.S. have proper attic insulation, according to study completed by Boston University. Having the right level of insulation may help keep your utility expenses down and keep your house more pleasant throughout the year.
Also, we advise securing any air leaks in your house before we perform an AC sizing calculation. A less leaky, more insulated home could use a smaller model, saving you on your initial investment and potentially reducing your cooling costs down the road.
Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is Here to Help with All Your Air Conditioning Needs
Modern advanced air conditioners provide excellent energy-saving opportunities. Replacing your old air conditioner with a better, high-efficiency, innovative air conditioner is now easier than ever with our Advantage™ Program.
This service removes all the stress out of getting a new air conditioning. You can have a modern air conditioner for one low monthly payment. No down payment is needed. When you enroll in our Advantage Program, you’ll never have to stress about repair expenses, routine service or even air filters. It’s all covered, and you’ll get worry-free comfort for just one small monthly price.
Our Experts are here to help you determine just how much you can save by replacing your air conditioner. To get your AC replacement started, contact us at 587-404-0790 to schedule your free comfort analysis now.