Why Getting a New Air Conditioner Can Lower Your Energy Costs

In many areas of of North America, central air conditioning is vital to ensure your comfort during the sweltering summer months. Unfortunately, cooling may be the biggest expense on your monthly energy bills. 

The solution to lowering your long-term costs might be to buy a new, high-efficiency air conditioner. This previously required a large upfront investment. At this point in time, there new alternatives available that make buying a new, high-efficiency air conditioner in your home simpler than ever. 

We’ll explain more about this option in a moment. But one thing is correct, a a modern, high-efficiency air conditioner can give considerable energy savings over its lifetime. Here’s what to think over as you explore air conditioning replacement in Columbus. 

Why a Greater SEER Rating is Worthwhile

Every air conditioner earns a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating, which grades how efficiently it uses electricity for cooling. Bigger SEER ratings mean a system is more energy efficient. 

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

For contrast, the lowest standard in the 1990s was 10 SEER, and the most high-end air conditioners available today reach around 25 SEER. The Lennox Energy Calculator indicates that enhancing your 10 SEER air conditioner to a mid-priced 16 SEER air conditioner could save you 38% on your utility costs every year! 

Why Determining Your Air Conditioner’s Size is Critical

Sizing your air conditioner correctly is also critical if you want to lower your monthly utility expenses. 

Cooling systems are calculated in “tons.” Sizing is crucial because an air conditioner that’s too big or small can’t keep your house comfortable. 

An air conditioner that’s too big will commonly short cycle, which means it will have a hard time removing humidity correctly. One that’s too tiny won’t be able to keep up with demand on warm days. Both issues will you’re your home too humid, increase hard wear on your air conditioner and may enlarge your electric bill. 

When you hire Stevenson Service Experts, our Experts will match you with the ideal air conditioner for your needs. As well as maximizing home comfort, a properly sized air conditioner can decrease your utility costs each month. 

More Ways to Improve Your House’s Efficiency

The final approach to confirm monthly savings when you replace your air conditioner is to enhance 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 bills lower and keep your home more comfy year-round. 

Also, we recommend securing any air leaks in your home before we do an AC sizing calculation. A more leakproof, more insulated house may require a smaller system, saving you on your initial investment and likely reducing your utility costs for years to come. 

Stevenson Service Experts is Here to Support You with All Your Air Conditioning Needs

Today’s advanced air conditioners deliver excellent energy-saving solutions. Replacing your old air conditioner with a modern, high-efficiency, state-of-the-art air conditioner is now simpler than ever with our Advantage™ Program. 

This program takes all the annoyance out of installing a new air conditioner. You can get a modern air conditioner for one low monthly payment. No down payment is required. While you’re part of our Advantage Program, you’ll never have to fret about repair bills, annual service or even air filters. It’s all taken care of, and you’ll have worry-free comfort for just one reasonable monthly price. 

Our Experts are here to help you determine just how much you can save by installing a new air conditioner. To begin your AC replacement, contact us at 614-334-3192 to book your free comfort analysis right away.