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Central Air Conditioning and the Environment

Keep Cool While Saving Energy

central air conditioning Orange County, NJ Summers get steamy—and can be very humid—here in the Hudson Valley. So a good central air conditioning system is a must.

But an air conditioner is one of the biggest uses of electricity in your home—even when you only use it half the year. Along with questions about efficiency, some customers ask us if central ac systems are bad for the environment.

Of course, the answer is that it’s complicated: The past decade has been the warmest on record for the planet, and that means air conditioning is more important than ever. But, all that energy use strains the grid. And, particularly in older equipment, the refrigerants used are even worse than greenhouse gasses, if they escape.

The solution is to opt for a system with the highest energy efficiency. Energy-efficient central AC systems use less energy, putting less strain on the grid, reducing emissions, and helping keep your bills manageable. All new equipment uses coolant that is safer for the environment, so if you aren’t ready to replace your older system, it’s important to make sure it’s well-maintained to prevent refrigerant leaks.

Here’s what you need to know about energy efficient air conditioning systems.

Efficiency Is Cool

We specialize in SuperPak air conditioning systems, a super-efficient system designed for small-duct and no-duct installations. The SuperPak removes up to 30% more humidity than traditional systems, increasing comfort without the need to lower the thermostat. That’s because humidity the humidity plays a big part in how uncomfortable you feel when it’s hot, because it makes you feel warmer.

Other benefits include:

  • Small duct, high velocity system
  • Super quiet operation
  • High efficiency
  • No major renovation work required

Of course, our HVAC team has the experience and knowledge to asses your needs and help you find the most effieicnt system for your home and your budget. We’ll install it correctly and help you keep it running at peak efficiency, too.

Good to know: If you invest in a new high-efficiency central ac system, you need to be sure that your furnace is a high-efficiency system as well. That’s because your AC system relies on the blower motor for your furnace. If it’s more than 15 years old, your new cooling equipment won’t operate at the efficiency levels it’s designed to.

More Summer Efficiency Tips

Improving efficiency will help you stay comfortable without sacrificing your comfort. Keep these hot-weather energy efficiency tips in mind as the season warms up.

  • Get a tune-up. Seasonal maintenance not only improves efficiency, it prevents problems and protects your warranty.
  • Get smart with your thermostat. Use your smart thermostat to raise the AC when you leave the house and turn it back down in time to make the house comfortable by the time you to get home, and you may be able to cut cooling costs by as much as 10%, according to the United States Department of Energy .
  • Raise the temperature. Keep your thermostat set to 78 for maximum savings. Raising it another 10 degrees when you’re not home will help lower your cooling bills even more.
  • Fans are cool. Use ceiling fans to help keep cool air down where you are, especially if your home has very high ceilings.
  • Block the sun. Closing blinds during the day means the sun can’t heat up your rooms.

Ready for a new AC? Need a repair? Find out why so many of your neighbors across northern New Jersey and lower New York State trust us for heating and air conditioning services and so much more. Contact us today.