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Why Getting a New Air Conditioner Can Lower Your Utility Costs

In many parts of North America, central air conditioning is important to guarantee your family’s comfort during the hot summer months. Unfortunately, air conditioning is usually the largest expense on your monthly utility bills. 

The solution to lowering your long-term costs may be to install a new, high-efficiency air conditioner. This previously required a sizeable upfront investment. Now, there new alternatives available that make getting a modern, high-efficiency air conditioner in your house simpler than ever. 

We’ll explain more about this possibility in a moment. But one thing is correct, a an up-to-date, high-efficiency air conditioner can provide considerable energy savings during its lifetime. Here’s what to consider as you research air conditioning replacement in the U.S.. 

Why a Greater SEER Rating is Worthwhile

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

As of 2015, your new air conditioning installation must be 13 SEER or better in Canada and the northern United States. If you reside 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 on the market today reach around 25 SEER. The Lennox Energy Calculator demonstrates that upgrading your 10 SEER equipment to a mid-range 16 SEER system could save you 38% on your electrical expenses per year! 

Why Calculating Your Air Conditioner’s Size is Important

Sizing your cooling system properly is also crucial if you desire to decrease your monthly air conditioning expenses. 

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

An air conditioner that’s too big will often short cycle, which means it will have a hard time removing humidity properly. One that’s too small will lag behind demand on warm days. Both troubles will lead to your home being too hot, increase use of on your air conditioner and might enlarge your energy costs. 

When you hire Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, our Experts will help you choose the right-sized air conditioner for your residence. As well as increasing your family’s comfort, a properly sized air conditioner may reduce your cooling bills each month. 

More Methods to Enhance Your Home’s Efficiency

The final method to verify monthly savings when you buy a new air conditioner is to enhance your residence’s attic insulation. Only about 10% of houses in the U.S. have proper attic insulation, according to study completed by Boston University. Having the proper depth of insulation can help keep your utility costs lower and keep your house more pleasant all year. 

We also suggest closing any air leaks in your house before we perform an AC sizing calculation. A tighter, more insulated residence may call for a smaller model, saving you on your upfront investment and potentially reducing your utility bills down the road. 

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

Today’s advanced air conditioners deliver excellent energy-saving opportunities. Upgrading to a new, high-efficiency, top-of-the-line air conditioner is now easier than ever with our Advantage™ Program. 

This solution removes all the stress out of replacing your cooling system. You can receive a modern air conditioner for one small monthly payment. No down payment is needed. When you enroll in our Advantage Program, you’ll never have to stress about repair expenses, yearly maintenance or even air filters. It’s all taken care of, and you’ll receive stress-free comfort for just one reasonable monthly price. 

Our Experts are available to support you in determining 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 schedule your free comfort analysis today.

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