When the temperature rises it is easy to take air conditioning for granted. As many as two-thirds of all American homes have some form of air conditioning, but few consider the need to service it regularly. In fact just 43% of all air conditioner owners regularly have an air conditioning service. Many homes (20%) built during the 1980s have air conditioning units and they are over 20 years old.
Properly maintaining your air conditioning unit through an air conditioning repair company or air conditioning service can make all the difference not only to your energy bills but also to your family’s health. An air conditioner that is not working properly, that has broken parts, or leaky ductwork, can increase humidity in your home. A humidity range of between 35% and 60% is the standard human comfort zone, according to the American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); temperatures in the 72 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit range are most comfortable for those wearing right clothing in summer.
You might have leaky ducts if you are noticing large amounts of dust in your home. Damaged or poorly maintained Acs can also be fire hazards; The reality is that air conditioners become less efficient over time and so while the physical life of an HVAC might be longer than its economy life, it is vital that they are properly maintained throughout their life span. New technologies offer energy efficient systems and the addition of clean air products, as well as SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) ratings which can help you decide on a new unit on the basis of its energy efficiency.
Repairing or replacing an AC using an AC repair service can also decrease your energy costs. Air conditioner use represents 5% of the total electricity used in the U.S and costs about $11 billion to homeowners every year. You can reduce the energy use of your AC by switching to more energy efficient options; the reduction in energy use can be as much as between 20% and 50%. Units with Energy Star ratings are as much as 15% more energy efficient than other types. For those with central air conditioning systems with older components, replacement can mean savings. In all air conditioning services and repair mean better energy efficiency and healthier living.
