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Two thirds of homes in the United States have air conditioners. All of these air conditioners add up to using about 5% of the electricity consumption in the United States and costs more than $11,000,000,000 (yes that is billions of dollars) to homeowners.

Filters are very important to your HVAC system and It is good idea to change your furnace filters every month. We have the top 5 reasons why you should change your furnace filters.

Mini split systems tend to be a lot more efficient than your typical central split systems. SEER ratings for mini split systems usually range from 18 SEER all the way up to an amazing 30 SEER. With SEER ratings like that, your system will be able to reduce your energy bills significantly compared to standard central split systems.

When sizing air conditioners, be careful not to make the mistake of getting one that is too large. If the system you install is too large for the space, it will short cycle. In other words, the compressor will not run long enough to dehumidify the space and will limit your comfort.

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 provided the latest round of government regulated standard efficiencies allowed for air conditioners sold in the Unites States. These new standards went into effect on January 1, 2015. What is unique about these new efficiency standards is that they have allowed for different standards for various parts of the country rather than having just one national standard.