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Looking For An Air Conditioner Upgrade? Basic Terms To Grow Your Understading
by Greg Leisgang on June 25, 2012
If you are like many homeowners in greater Cincinnati, you would probably like to cut your energy usage and save money on utility bills. If so, one good place to start is with an air conditioner upgrade.… read more »
Heat Pumps Are High-Efficiency, Too: Here's Why
by Greg Leisgang on June 19, 2012
Heat pumps are one of the most efficient heating and cooling systems on the market. This isn’t just advertising hype; it’s backed up by design and U.S. government ratings.… read more »
If The Refrigerant Charge Is Incorrect, Your Air Conditioner's Performance Will Suffer
by Greg Leisgang on June 14, 2012
If you want your air conditioner to operate at its greatest potential for efficiency, you should have it inspected yearly. A comprehensive inspection and tune-up will include testing the system's refrigerant charge and airflow.… read more »
Is High-Efficiency Air Conditioning Worth The Investment? Only If You Want To Hold Onto More Dollars
by Greg Leisgang on June 7, 2012
As you review the glossy brochures and compare prices, it’s perfectly understandable that you might wonder: Is high-efficiency air conditioning worth the investment? The short answer? Yes -- if, that is, you want to hold onto more dollars.… read more »
Please explain the recent change in energy efficiency regulations for air conditioning equipment.
The new regulations, which went into effect in January 2007, raised the minimum efficiency required for new air conditioning equipment, specifically from 10 SEER to 13 SEER. (The efficiency of central air systems is regulated by the U.S. Department of Energy. Systems are tested and assigned a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.).
Manufacturers are no longer making 10-SEER systems. While the regulation is relatively new, we've recommended 13-SEER equipment and higher for years.
