The simple answer is you should buy the most efficient air conditioning system you can afford. As I am sure you have probably already figured out, energy prices aren’t getting cheaper. In fact, the most recent projections are that energy prices will increase at an average of 5% per year for the next 15 to 20 years. This means the more efficient your air conditioner, the more insulation you will have from these rising energy costs. It is important to note that just because your air conditioner hasn’t stopped working doesn’t mean you don’t need to consider replacing it. ASHRAE (The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) estimates the average life expectancy of an air conditioner, or heat pump, to be 15 years. So, if your current unit is 15 years old, or older, you are on borrowed time. You may soon find yourself needing to spend a significant amount of money to keep your old, inefficient air conditioner operating, all the while spending more money than necessary to keep your home cool.
If your current air conditioner is just 10 years old, it is quite possible you could double your efficiency with a new unit. You could potentially triple your efficiency if your unit is 15 years old, or older. What was considered high efficiency only 5 years ago doesn’t even meet the minimum allowable standards today. All of this means you are paying more to the electric company than you should. The good news is there are lots of options available to put that money back in your pocket.
At Air Assurance we sell and install the most efficient air conditioning systems available. If you are interested in seeing how much money you could save, or if you want to avoid another costly repair, I would love to discuss your options with you. Shoot me an e-mail or give me a call, and we can arrange a time to talk.
Thanks! And stay COOL!
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