Home heating and cooling has been revolutionized in the past 10-15 years. If you don’t have an Energy Star-approved appliance, the money you think you are saving by not making a purchase could be getting burned up in your inefficient unit.

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In January, Congress renewed the 25C tax credits for energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, as well as some home improvements. If you had been thinking about a system replacement, this was welcome news. But you may not have rushed out to get that new system, because you had a whole year to act. Well, the…

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Air conditioning units may look similar, but they’re not all built to the same quality, and they do not all have the same SEER efficiency ratings. It’s important to understand the difference. SEER means Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, a measure of how well your A/C or heat pump converts electricity into cooling during a season.…

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What happens when only one component of your split air conditioning system starts to give you trouble? While you might assume that the solution is to simply replace the ailing component, the answer is actually more complex than that. Here’s why properly matching the indoor and outdoor units of your split system A/C is so important.

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If you’ve been thinking about replacing your old air conditioner, now might be a good time. The Environmental Protection Agency is continuing to phase out the old industry-standard R-22 refrigerant, and this has caused costs for air conditioning recharge service to skyrocket. This year is expected to be the first time since the phase-out began several years…

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Investing in a high-efficiency heat pump is a substantial purchase for most homeowners, and it’s only natural to expect the best performance from it. The energy efficiency of your home, your ductwork and the placement of the outdoor condenser will all help your heat pump reach its SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio). 

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Homeowners who need to replace their heat pumps or air conditioning equipment can take advantage of federal tax credits for high-efficiency cooling systems this year. The equipment has to meet minimum energy efficiency standards, known as the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) and EER (energy efficiency ratio). The credits are retroactive to Jan. 1, 2012…

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Replacing your air conditioning may be one of the more challenging tasks you face as a homeowner, but when you make the right decisions, you’ll be rewarded with a comfortable home and lower energy bills. The three factors that drive your decision are the type of system you choose, its size and its energy efficiency.

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