Your New Home Air Conditioner: Consider The SEER Rating, But Also Weigh These Features

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If you're considering buying a new home air conditioner, you have to think of it as an investment in your quality of life. That means it needs to keep your home comfortable and help you lower your energy bills. If you take the time to do your research, you can choose the right model and benefit from the decision for years.

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Start by comparing seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) ratings. The SEER tells you the percentage of energy consumed that is converted to cooling power in a typical year. Demand a SEER rating of at least 16 to enjoy maximum savings.

Then consider these six additional features:

Energy efficiency ratio (EER): This rating is similar to SEER, but it focuses on the hottest months of the year when demand on the A/C is high. You should still be able to find a device with a score of at least 11.6.
Variable-speed air handler: Air handlers control humidity in the air and need to be able to adjust the speed according to temperature and moisture. Single-speed units don't balance the humidity nearly as well.
Fan-only switch: This is a must-have feature for states in the Northeast. On cooler days and nights, it's not necessary to run the entire system so use the fan-only mode to circulate your air.
Filter check light: Clean filters make your system up to 15 percent more efficient than dirty ones so it's very useful to have a gentle reminder when cleaning is due.
Auto-delay fan: Your fan should run for a few minutes after the compressor shuts off to circulate the air that was just cooled.
Quiet operation: When a system makes little noise, it is a sign that it is well-designed and in good repair.

There are a few more things to take into account, such as the size and fuel type of the air conditioner. If you want to make sure you choose the perfect unit for your home, contact Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. We can help residents along the Route 495/128 area find the right products, then install and maintain them for maximum efficiency.

Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about air conditioners and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Solutions Guide.

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