Do I Need a New Air Conditioner?

EA NEW AIR CONDITIONER? AIR CONDITIONING IN AMERICA 2/3 OF HOMES HAVE 5% of all electricity produced goes to AC AIR CONDITIONERS AM. HOMEOWNERS SPEND ABOUT $11 BILLION EACH YEAR ON AC 74% of homes in the West have central AC 65% of homes in the West with central AC have programmable thermostats SIGNS IT'S TIME TO REPLACE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER OLD AGE • If your unit is more than 10 years old, it may be time to replace it • New, energy-efficient models can save you 20% or more on your energy bills FREQUENT REPAIRS all • AC units tend to need more repairs towards the end of their lifespan • If repair costs are about 50% of the unit's worth, it's time to replace HIGH ENERGY BILLS • If your bills are going up, it might not just be from rising fuel prices • Older units work harder to provide you with the same cooling comfort ODD NOISES • Listen for any strange noises coming from the AC unit • A blower turning on and off too often is a sign of temperature regulation issues OUTDATED THERMOSTAT • Programmable thermostats let you have custom temperature settings • Proper use of a programmable thermostat can save you up to $180/year UNEVEN COOLING • If only some rooms are cool, you may need to replace your AC unit • This could indicate a problem with the compressor or your ducts INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: COMFORT COMFORT SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS COMFORT YOU CAN COUNT ON www.COMFORTSOLUTIONSUTAH.NET Sources: https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=heat_c ool.pr_checklist_consumers http://www.homewarrantyreviews.com/appliance -maintenance/6-signs-that-your-air-conditioning -system-is-in-need-of-repairs http://www.lennox.com/beforeyoubuy/when-to-r TRANE eplace/ http://www.eia.gov/consumption/residential/repo rts/2009/air-conditioning.cfm http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/air-condit ioning https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=thermo stats.pr_thermostats_guidelines