How do you expect to benefit when you select an especially efficient A/C for your Northeast Ohio home? The higher initial purchase price promises to eventually pay for itself thanks to lower energy bills. That’s the primary reason behind investing in air conditioners with above-standard efficiency.
However, monthly energy savings are just the start of what you can expect from an efficient A/C. The minimum SEER rating for a central A/C or heat pump allowed today is 13, but seek out 16 SEER or higher to enjoy the following five benefits:
- Fewer repairs: High-efficiency equipment offers more dependable cooling with fewer repairs. This is because the same technology that helps the A/C perform more efficiently also makes it a higher-quality machine in general. More dependable parts results in reliable cooling all summer long.
- Longer lifespan: Higher-quality parts also help your efficient A/C last years longer than mid-range equipment. This is especially true if you invest in preventative maintenance to keep these parts in top working order.
- Improved comfort: A properly sized efficient A/C is the best way to ensure whole-house comfort throughout Northeast Ohio’s summer months. Efficiency and comfort go hand-in-hand with features such as a variable-speed air handler. This permits the equipment to operate on low speed most of the time, only boosting to high speed when cooling needs demand it. This prevents uncomfortable temperature fluctuations between cycles, and provides enhanced humidity control.
- Smaller environmental impact: In the process of saving you money, the equipment also reduces your carbon footprint by consuming less electricity. In addition, new air conditioners usually run on R-410A refrigerant (Puron), the zero-chlorine alternative to ozone-depleting R-22 refrigerant. You can feel good about your investment knowing it’s a small step in the right direction.
- Added convenience: Quiet operation, a filter-check light, and the benefits of pairing your efficient A/C with a programmable thermostat each add convenience to your daily life. They enhance your experience and help you enjoy your HVAC system all the more.
To learn more about the benefits of choosing an efficient A/C over a mid-range unit, please contact Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning in Lorain today. We have more than 50 years of combined HVAC experience to serve you.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about efficient A/Cs and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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