Why Replacing Your Air Conditioner Can Reduce Your Utility Expenses

In many parts of North America, central air conditioning is vital to insure your comfort during the hot summer months. Unfortunately, using your air conditioner is usually the largest expense on your monthly utility bills. 

The secret to decreasing your ongoing expenses might be to buy a new, high-efficiency air conditioner. In the past, this required a big upfront investment. At this point in time, there new solutions available that make getting a new, high-efficiency air conditioner in your home faster than ever. 

We’ll give you more details about this possibility in just a bit. But one thing is certain, a a modern, high-efficiency air conditioner can deliver sizeable energy savings over its lifetime. Here’s what to consider as you investigate 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 turns electricity into cooling. Greater SEER ratings mean your AC is more energy efficient. 

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

To compare, the smallest standard in the 1990s was 10 SEER, and top-of-the-line air conditioners offered today reach around 25 SEER. The Lennox Energy Calculator shows that improving your 10 SEER equipment to a mid-range 16 SEER model could save you 38% on your electrical costs each year! 

Why Determining Your Air Conditioner’s Size is Important

Sizing your air conditioner properly is also essential if you desire to reduce your monthly cooling costs. 

Cooling systems are rated in “tons.” Sizing is crucial because an air conditioner that’s too massive or tiny can’t keep your house pleasant. 

An air conditioner that’s too large will often short cycle, which means it will struggle to remove humidity correctly. One that’s too tiny won’t be able to keep up with demand on warm days. Both problems will lead to your home being uncomfortable, increase use of on your air conditioner and might drive up your electric costs. 

When you call Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, our Experts will help you choose the ideal air conditioner for your residence. Along with maximizing home comfort, a right-sized air conditioner can lower your utility expenses each month. 

Additional Methods to Improve Your Residence’s Efficiency

The final method to ensure monthly savings when you get a new air conditioner is to enhance your residence’s attic insulation. Just 10% of residences in the U.S. have proper attic insulation, according to study performed by Boston University. Having the proper depth of insulation can help keep your gas and electrical bills down and keep your residence more comfy year-round. 

Also, we suggest securing any air leaks in your residence before we perform an AC sizing calculation. A more leakproof, more insulated house could require a smaller system, saving you on your upfront investment and possibly reducing your utility expenses for years to come. 

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

Modern advanced air conditioners deliver excellent energy-saving opportunities. Installing a a new, high-efficiency, state-of-the-art air conditioner is now smoother than ever with our Advantage™ Program. 

This service takes all the annoyance out of installing a new cooling system. You can get an updated air conditioner for one small monthly payment. No down payment is needed. While you’re part of our Advantage Program, you’ll never have to fret about repair expenses, regular service or even air filters. It’s all taken care of, and you’ll have worry-free comfort for just one small monthly expense. 

Our Experts are ready to help you determine just how much you can save by getting a new air conditioner. To get your AC replacement started, contact us at 866-397-3787 to request your free comfort analysis right away.

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