How an Energy-Efficient AC Can Save You Money

You might not be thinking about air conditioning in the middle of February in the northeastern United States, but spring and summer will be here sooner than you think. When average high temperatures creep into the upper 70s in June, your air conditioning will be top of mind.

A new focus on eco-friendly HVAC solutions has given rise to energy-efficient air conditioning. This type of air conditioner can save you money and help to conserve the environment as well.

In this article, we’ll discuss some AC money-saving tips, including the implementation of energy-efficient air conditioning.

Lowers utility bills

Energy-efficient air conditioning uses less energy than a normal air conditioner would. An air-conditioning unit’s energy-efficiency rating can be measured by its Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). The aim of the SEER rating is to allow side-by-side comparisons when it comes to energy efficiency in air conditioners.

The higher the SEER rating, the more energy efficient the air conditioner is. An air conditioner with a SEER rating of 20 or more will use considerably less energy than an air conditioner with a SEER rating of 10. Switching to an air conditioner with a higher SEER rating is at the top of the list when it comes to AC money-saving tips. Since using energy costs money, an energy-efficient air conditioner will use less energy and lower your utility bills.

Fewer necessary repairs

Many old air-conditioning units are energy inefficient. They’ve also usually suffered their share of wear and tear. If your current air conditioner is 20 or more years old, there’s a good chance that it will require significant repairs, if it hasn’t already. The advent of better technology and manufacturing processes has made energy-efficient air conditioning a superior solution. If you make the switch, you’ll not only save on energy bills, but you’ll likely save on potential repair costs as well.

Smart thermostats

Many people already have smartphones, but what about smart homes? It seems like almost everything is moving toward automation, and your home and its thermostat are no different. A key facet of energy-efficient air conditioning is the unit’s temperature sensors and accompanying smart thermostat.

An energy-efficient air conditioning unit can accurately sense what the temperature is in each room and heat or cool it to the desired temperature at which you’ve set the thermostat. This means that your air conditioner won’t be operating ineffectively by cooling a room that’s already cool.

The second piece of energy-efficient air conditioning is the implementation of a smart thermostat. This thermostat can be programmed for different hours of the day and different times of year. For example, in the winter, you can set your home’s thermostat to a lower temperature when you’re either sleeping or at work; meanwhile, you can set your AC in the summer to cool the home more when you’re present and awake than when you’re asleep or away.

Call to discuss your energy-efficient AC today

Now that you know how energy-efficient air conditioning can save you money, call us at BLM Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning. Our experienced team of HVAC contractors is committed to providing you with excellent service, so call for your free estimate today.

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