If you’re upgrading the air conditioner in your Opelika, Alabama, home, it’s important to consider energy efficiency. More efficient units will cost more upfront, but they’ll deliver lower operating costs over time. Use these tips to make sure you’re choosing the right installation for your home.
Size Your Home
One of the most important steps in choosing a new air conditioner is sizing your home. At Sensigreen, we perform industry standard calculations to make sure your system is neither too large nor too small for your home. Both issues will damage your energy efficiency.
If your air conditioner is too large, it will cycle on and off more frequently while leaving hot and cold spots around the house. A system that’s too small will run continuously without cooling the home properly. In both cases, you’ll suffer diminished efficiency and a shorter life span for your AC installation.
Know Your Options
Central air conditioners are certainly one way to cool your home, but this standard system isn’t the only option. You might also explore heat pumps, which can both heat and cool your house. These compact units are extremely energy efficient and may offer cost savings over other options.
Consider Efficiency Ratings
Cooling systems are assigned a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating. This number measures how much cooling a system provides per unit of energy that it consumes. The higher the SEER rating is for a system, the more efficiently it operates. As you’re considering air conditioning systems, make sure you check the SEER rating. This will tell you how your top choices stack up in terms of overall efficiency for your house.
If you’re shopping for a new air conditioning system, we can help. Contact Sensigreen at (334) 366-9237 to learn more about your options and have your home professionally sized. Your comfort is our top priority, and we’re committed to helping you find the best and most affordable air conditioner to cool your home.
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