There are tax credits and rebates available right now that make purchasing a new Norfolk air conditioning system for your home more affordable than ever before. It makes sense to upgrade the cooling system in your home to conserve energy and at the same time save you money on your electric bill. There are a number of things you need to know when shopping for a new Norfolk air conditioning system because you want to qualify for the maximum savings possible.
The most important thing to check out when shopping for an air conditioning system is the SEER rating. SEER stands for seasonal energy efficiency ratio and the number is an indication of how well the unit can cool your home while using less electric. The most efficient models on the market today carry a SEER rating above 20 and the government requires a minimum rating of at least 13. The higher the number the more efficiently that it operates but those more efficient models are also more expensive.
Bryant has a variety of models with SEER ratings that range from the minimum that the government requires (13) all the way up to 20 or higher. The air conditioning system with the 13 SEER rating is 30% more efficient than a model that carries the old minimum rating of 10 and the models with the top efficiency rating could cut your electric bill in half. Whether it makes sense to spend more to buy the most efficient system will depend on how much you run your air conditioner during the summer. Look at your average electric bills from the past summer and calculate just how much you can save by reducing AC costs in line with the difference in SEER. A 20 SEER system is twice as efficient as a 10 SEER unit you may be replacing.
The top AC of the line units sold by Bryant are designed for maximum operating efficiency. The units which are part of this line of products need to be matched with a high efficiency two speed blower to achieve maximum savings. It does not make sense to replace the outdoor condenser with one of Bryant's state of the art air conditioning systems but have it run in tandem with an inefficient old heater or air handler. The size of the Norfolk air conditioning system that you buy is critical as well, one that is too big or small for your home will waste energy and operate inefficiently.
While purchasing a new high efficiency Norfolk air conditioning system is essential to cutting utility costs it is also essential that the equipment is properly maintained. The system should be serviced by a professional technician before you turn on the air conditioner for the first time each season. This equates to twice a year. Dirt that can build up inside your air conditioning system can hinder how efficiently your system operates and could reduce the life expectancy of your unit. An annual AC tune up will make sure that you are not wasting energy and will make it much less likely that you will experience a breakdown during the summer.