There comes a time in any homeowner’s life when he or she has to start thinking of replacing an old air conditioner. Most people put off considering replacement of air conditioning units as long as possible because they tend to be one of the more costly replacements within home systems.
The good news for Oklahoma City, OK residents is that the air conditioners of today are built to last longer, operate more energy efficiently, and have far fewer problems than the air conditioners of a couple of decades ago. These factors, combined with shopping for sales and rebates, can make a new air conditioner purchase a much more positive experience.
If you are looking at new air conditioning in Oklahoma City, OK, there are three important factors or considerations to keep front and center. Working with our staff will ensure you get the right unit for your home, but knowing why we are making the recommendations also gives you peace of mind and confidence in making the final choice.
Size Matters Most
The size
of the air conditioner, especially for a central AC system, is
extremely important. If you choose a model that doesn’t provide
adequate air for your square footage, it will run all the time,
leading to more problems with breakdowns and overall poor cooling
performance.
Often, particularly with older homes, homes with additions, or homes that have been remodeled, the existing air conditioner is not the correct size. Going up to the right size will provide better cooling and also help to level out your energy bills through the hot summer months.
Energy Efficiency
All air conditioning units will be sold with a SEER or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. This will be on a bright yellow sticker which is labeled Energy Guide, and is required on each unit by the U.S Department of Energy.
This is the rating as to how efficient the unit is with higher rates meaning more energy efficiency and less cost to operate. However, keep in mind, this is based on buying the right size of unit. Even with a top SEER model if the size isn’t right you won’t get that type of efficiency.
Warranties
There are
differences between air conditioner manufacturers as to their
warranties on the units. It is well worth the time to actually
compare warranties; they are available online on the manufacturer’s
sites, and also then compare prices, rebates, sales, and incentives.
We always recommend to our customers in Oklahoma City, OK to look at all the features of the air conditioning units as well. This will allow you to pick the one you want cooling your house into the future.
