AC Efficiency

Why is Air Conditioner Efficiency Important?

Air conditioner efficiency is very important when it comes to cooling your home. Especially here in South Florida, when air conditioners are utilized all year round, efficiency of your unit helps the environment by reducing the usage of fossil fuels and energy while also reducing air conditioner yearly operating costs. Savings in your wallet and the environment at the same time are both goals we at Cousin's Air, Inc. strive for when servicing your air conditioner. There are two main types of air conditioners: room AC and central AC. Room or window units are not as efficient as central air conditioners that cool the whole home all at once.

Ensuring Efficiency when Purchasing a New Air Conditioner

When purchasing a new air conditioner, there are several factors to consider besides the cost of the AC unit and installation. You should consider efficiency since that will save you money in the long run. Some things to think about when purchasing a new air conditioner is the SEER rating, which measures efficiency of that particular air conditioner model and rates it based on the energy usage. SEER ratings are governed by United States law and are regulated by the Department of Energy. All new air conditioners must have a SEER rating of at least 13. Several new models have higher ratings and some are rated with even higher efficiency levels and are part of the Energy Star Program. Other things to consider when purchasing a new air conditioner with efficiency in mind are making sure that it is properly installed and that it is the right size unit for your home. An oversized air conditioner can cost more money and it will not efficiently cool off your home. It can also fail to remove humidity from your home during processing. An air conditioner that is too small for your home will not be efficient and will end up costing more money in the long run because it will have to work so hard to try to cool down your home and probably won’t ever get cool enough.

Cousin's Air, Inc.'s 7 Tips for Air Conditioner Efficiency

1. Clean or replace your air filters at least once a month. Dirty air filters make your air conditioner work harder to cool off your home. Keeping the air filters clean saves you money on your air conditioner yearly operating costs, reduces the energy expelled by your air conditioner unit, removes allergens and dust particles from the air, and can extend the life of your AC.
2. Schedule regular maintenance on your air conditioner. Regular maintenance can help ensure that your AC system is working properly and at its highest level of efficiency. It can also alert you to potential problems with the parts or mechanics of the AC and prevent a problem before it happens. Here are a few different things that we check during routine air conditioner maintenance that can affect the efficiency of your AC unit: