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Choosing an air conditioner that fits your home. |
Shopping For Air Conditioners
Written by
Elizabeth Wood
Editor In Chief, United Home Improvement
With today's advanced technology, selecting an air condition has
become a complicated task, requiring much research and planning.
If you neglect to put time and energy into selecting the right
air conditioner, you will soon pay for it when you begin to lose
money due to a poor choice.
There are several things to consider when shopping for an air
conditioner. One of the most important things to pay attention
to is the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER). According to
the current National Appliance Efficiency Standard, new homes
require a minimum SEER of 10.0 for air conditioners installed.
The SEER rating goes from 10-19. The higher the rating, the more
expensive the appliance, and the less expensive your utilities
bills will be.
Many homeowners will purchase an air conditioner with a SEER of
10 simply because it is less expensive than one with a higher
SEER. However, it should be taken into account that the
operating costs of an air conditioner rated at 10 will end up
costing you more than if you were to just put out more money in
the beginning for a higher SEER rating. Think of it as
purchasing a car with bad gas mileage.
Another important thing to consider is the climate in which you
live and how long you plan to live there. For those of you
living in a climate that requires you to use your air
conditioner a lot, you should seriously consider the SEER
rating. Also, if you plan to live in your home for more than
three years, a higher efficiency unit will suit you best.
In addition, you should pay close attention to the warranties
available. A warranty covers the performance for a specific
amount of time. If a part fails during the warranty period, the...more |
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