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ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Central air conditioners and air source heat pumps are both widely used in the U.S. and are the best option for maintaining comfort in areas that experience high humidity. Heat pumps are much more efficient than central air conditioners and can be used very effectively both for heating and cooling in southeastern states. Both central AC and air source heat pumps are rated according to seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER). This is the cooling output divided by the power input for a hypothetical average U.S. climate. The higher the SEER, the more efficient the air conditioner. To get the best performance and highest efficiency possible from your new system, consider the following:

Make sure indoor and outdoor units match 

The refrigerant controls for new condenser units are incompatible with most pre-2006 indoor units. Installing a new outdoor unit without replacing the indoor unit is likely to result in low efficiency, and may lead to premature failure of the new compressor—the most important component.

High electrical efficiency

Ask your contractor about a variable speed air handler, which will improve comfort and efficiency and allow continuous air filtering at minimum energy cost. Never use continuous ventilation when the air conditioner is in use, because it will degrade humidity control.

Specify R-410 Refrigerant

The refrigerant of an air conditioner is essential for operation. For decades residential air conditioners have used Freon (or R-22). Because R-22 released into the atmosphere causes long-term damage, R-22 will not be allowed in new equipment starting in 2010, but will still be available for repairs. Manufacturers have started shifting to R-410a for their products. At present, there is often a price premium for air conditioners with R-410a refrigerant; but if you value environmental protection or expect to remain in your house for many years, you may want to choose the newer R-410a equipment instead of R-22

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