When you choose air conditioner replacement in Phoenix and the surrounding communities, you have options for how efficient the new AC unit will be. All the major brands make air conditioning units in low, medium and high efficiency categories: SEER stands for the seasonal energy efficiency ratio. It’s like gas mileage in a car, explaining how much cooling the ac unit provides for the amount of energy it uses. There are three key reasons to consider a new ac unit offering high efficiency when it’s time for air conditioner replacement. Cut Energy Costs with an Efficient Air Conditioner The cooling season here in Metropolitan Phoenix is long and very hot, so your AC runs heavily from spring through fall. Consider air conditioner replacement of a 10 SEER unit with an 18 SEER air conditioner. That represents a 44 percent improvement in efficiency and reduction in your energy cost. It’s true that you’ll pay more for a highly efficient new ac unit, but here in the Phoenix area, the time it takes to recoup the extra cost in the form of lower energy bills is usually just a few years.

Beyond that time, the energy savings go right into your pocket. Simply put, very efficient replacement units reduce greenhouse gas and carbon emissions. If you’re concerned about your home’s impact on the environment, it makes sense to opt for replacement with an efficient AC rather than air conditioner repair of an older unit. You could choose ac repair for an inefficient air conditioner, but you’d be stuck with the same low-performance unit. The most efficient ACs available today are two-stage and modulating air conditioners. This means that they produce more comfortable cooling. Temperatures swings are reduced or eliminated, they’re quieter because they don’t run at full capacity most of the time and they do a better job controlling humidity. Choosing an Air Conditioning Service Company Look for a company that offers ac repair and maintenance as well as installation, so you have a trusted pro to care for your HVAC system going forward. The company should offer air conditioning service that includes cleaning and other preventative maintenance that can keep your AC from breaking down during the hottest stretch of summer.

Even if there is a problem, your replacement AC unit will come with excellent warranties, so most air conditioner repair will be covered in the first five to ten years. That peace of mind is just one more reason to consider AC replacement over AC repair in Phoenix. Check out our current AC Unit Specials and contact us at 623-455-6517 It's only fair to share... This post was written by Content Teamtop 5 central air conditioning unitsair conditioning upgrade rebateautomotive ac repair manuals air conditioner buyer's guide​ see morehow much to replace 2 ac units To qualify for a rebate, have your equipment installed by a participating contractor in accordance with the APS Quality Installation Standards.rebate guidelines​ current APS residential customer

installation of a new unit replacing an existing heat pump or AC install main components of the unit within 5 days of each other rebate amounts are per unit for residential systems. a maximum of 5 units per home qualify (the rebate applies to whole-house heat pumps and AC systems; window units and mini-splits do not qualify) participating contractor must submit rebate application into the online system within 6 months of installation date please allow 6-8 weeks for rebate processing Email or call us at 602-371-3636 (metro Phoenix area) or 888-890-9730 (outside Phoenix) for a free referral of up to 3 qualified contractors. All of the participating contractors are also listed here. are members of the Arizona Heat Pump Council are in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and Arizona Registrar of Contractors have signed performance pledges and participate in a customer dispute resolution process 1 2 3 4    nextThe clock may be ticking for your old air conditioner, especially if the unit is 10 years old or more.

And with our weather heating up and the big summer heat on the horizon, you may be worried your unit’s time is up. Well, now’s the perfect time to replace that old clunker-cooler. Soon it will be hot enough to wilt lettuce when you take it out of the refrigerator! When considering AC contractors, you’ll want to use the same contractor guidelines we recommend when you hire any home improvement specialist. Here are five key tips we pulled from our comprehensive AC consumer guide you’ll want to keep in mind: 1. Don’t do a half-baked job. You’ll want to consider the efficiency of the entire system, not just the AC unit. To avoid problems down the road, you may need to replace the furnace and air handler as well as the outside AC unit with its condenser and compressor so the entire system can run smoothly. 2. You can pump up the efficiency in your HVAC system. Repairing, resealing and reworking air ducts as part of the job can make a huge difference in your system’s efficiency.

Before recommending a particular AC, the contractor should consider the duct efficiency, the size, shape and orientation of your home as well as the amount of insulation, windows, and number of people in the house. 3. Bigger is not always better. Recent improvements in air conditioning mean that you can buy fewer “tons” of cooling power for your house. A ton of refrigeration, by the way, is about equal to the cooling power of one ton of ice melting in 24 hours. Be wary of contractors who want to increase the tonnage of your new unit — and the price — because you have warm spots in your house. More tons will not solve the problem. You can generally drop about a half-ton in your new unit without even noticing it. 4. The lowest price is not always nice. Whether you get three bids or more, price is not your only criteria. That low bid might come from someone who hasn’t analyzed your ducts and who might not include a decent guarantee for parts and labor. A complete bid based on a complete analysis will be your best value.

5. Ask about the Energy Department’s SEER ratings. An Energy Star AC will have a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio ranging from 13 to 21. This is something like miles per gallon with cars. The higher the SEER, the more efficient the air conditioner and the less costly to operate. Generally, an AC with a rating in the middle will probably work best and pay for itself more quickly in energy savings. As always, you’ll want to make sure your contractor is experienced, well trained, registered with the state, and fully bonded and insured. Of course all of our Rosie Air Conditioning contractors meet these criteria and have made it through our strict Rosie-Certified Partner Qualification process. You can find more advice and do-it-yourself tips, for your house, home, castle or cabin, at every Arizona homeowner’s best friend: Rosie on the House. And, if you’re looking for the very best contractor or service provider for your home improvement projects, always trust a Rosie-Certified Partner — Arizona’s most trusted Referral Network.