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When you want to find the most energy efficient air conditioner, the higher SEER rating is better. As we saw in our recent comparison of air conditioners from all the major brands, the Carrier 24ANA1 is the most energy efficient central air conditioner from any of the major manufacturers.
An obvious question is of the features […]
Now that we have discussed what to look for in an air conditioner, it is time to have a look at the highest-efficiency air conditioners from the top manufacturers.
Amana, Carrier, Lennox, Trane and York all offer a variety of air conditioner models in varying capacities and with various features. To help ensure that you […]
With all of the considerations that go into purchasing a new air conditioner, it is easy to forget important pieces of the puzzle. Thankfully, the U.S. Government’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has put together a cheat-sheet that you can use to ensure that you get the exact air conditioner that is right for you, along […]
Air conditioners and evaporative coolers are both designed to keep us cool on hot summer days. But each has different advantages and disadvantages, which is why some homes will have both.
Air conditioners remove moisture from the air as part of the cooling process. Air conditioners also function best in a sealed home. Additionally, they continue […]
In addition to simply cooling the air, air conditioners also remove moisture from the air. Moist air feels warmer, which is why humid but slightly cooler days can feel worse than hotter, dry days. So to help keep you cool, air conditioners remove moisture from the air.
But when the air gets moist, it also prevents […]
While you should always have a certified air conditioning technician size and install your new air conditioner, it is helpful to have an understanding of the proper means of sizing an air conditioner. Many contractors will simply rely on a quick rule of thumb to estimate the air conditioner size you need, but this […]
As hot as the temperature outside is, it may seem like common sense to buy the biggest air conditioner you can buy. But while an air conditioner that is too small will not properly cool your home, an air conditioner that is too big will cost you more money and still not cool your home.
If […]
Have you ever wanted to know just how much money an air conditioner with a higher SEER rating can save you? Thankfully, this tool can be used to find out.
If you put in your air conditioner’s SEER rating, and the SEER rating of a new air conditioner you are considering purchasing, it will tell you […]
It should come as no surprise that the United States Department of Energy is concerned with energy efficient air conditioner installation, air conditioner maintenance, and air conditioner usage. Back in 1999, a report was published covering the key topics regarding air conditioning installation and service that we have previously discussed. These topics include […]
Ensuring that your air conditioner runs efficiently requires more than just buying an energy efficient air conditioner. Your air conditioner needs to be installed correctly and the proper size for your home in order for your air conditioner to efficiently cool your home.
With this information in mind, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy […]
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