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Laptop Battery If you have ever spent the summer in Wichita Falls, Texas, or just the month of August in Sacramento, you appreciate your central air conditioner. Summer in any part of the world can be brutal, save the poles, without some kind of cooling system. There are easy tricks you can employ that will increase the efficiency of your central air conditioning system, increase the cooling factor, decrease the temperature within your home and lower your power usage, which will in turn lower your electric bill.

The EER, or energy efficiency rating, of an air conditioner is found by dividing the BTU rating by the wattage. A higher EER means better energy efficiency, but also often means a more expensive air conditioner. Many air conditioners qualify for the Energy Star label, which can also be helpful in choosing between units.

Thinkpad First and foremost, just using common sense will save you a ton of money. If the temperature cools off in the evening, turn your air conditioner off and open windows. Letting the cool air in will work to cool your home in two ways. Thermal mass such as furniture and the structure of your house itself holds heat in and will release it into the air. Cooling the large structures by utilizing the outdoor temperatures will decrease the time the air conditioner needs to run and when it is on, comfortable temperatures will be reached more quickly. Before the temperature begins to rise and when the sun shines, closing the windows and covering them, will keep the cool temperatures comfortable longer. Using the air conditioner only when the temperatures begin to rise inside the home will save money.

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Microsoft Utilizing ceiling fans in each room used in your home will make the air feel cooler and decrease the need for lower temperatures to be obtained by the air conditioner. Make sure your fans are newer and low energy users.

Room air conditioners come in different sizes, with cooling capacities ranging from 5, 000 BTUs (British thermal units per hour) to as high as 30, 000 BTUs. The size you need depends on the room to be cooled. Most of the current models do a good job at cooling, with the better models keeping the temperature more even than the rest. Check the units EER (Energy Efficiency Rating) which is posted on every air conditioner. Also determine the right size air conditioner for the space youre cooling (see chart below).

Laptop Computers Close the air conditioner vents in the rooms not used in your homes. If your dining room is rarely used, or you have spare bedrooms, close those vents. Only the rooms used daily should be cooled.

In order to be eligiible for the tax credit, Central air conditioners currently seasonal energy efficiency (SEER) of at least 15 and an energy efficiency ratio (EER) of at least 12.5 for most air conditioners. This is about 15 percent more efficient than the federal standard going into effect in 2006.

Laptop Computer Make sure your home is well insulated; drafts are just as uneconomical in the summer as they are in the winter. Use insulated drapes, especially on southern facing windows. Keep them closed during the day.

About Air Conditioning Installing Central Air Conditioning Cooling your home Are you considering buying new central air conditioning Or, are you dissatisfied with the operation of your current air conditioner Are you unsure whether to fix or replace it Are you concerned about high summer utility bills Buying New Air Conditioners Today's best air conditioners use 30% to 50% less energy to produce the same amount of cooling as air conditioners made in the mid 1970s. Even if your air conditioner is only 10 years old, you may save 20% to 40% of your cooling energy costs by replacing it with a newer, more efficient model.

Desktop Computer These simple tips will keep your home cooler and use less energy, equaling lower energy bills.

Catalogue: Home & Family | Home Improvement
Title: Increase The Efficiency Of Your Air Conditioner By: Jackie Kent

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