Your air conditioner or heat pump is more than 12 years old.
Consider replacing it with newer, more efficient equipment. And, remember, high efficiency levels begin with ENERGY STAR.
Archive for the ‘Air Conditioner’ Category
Lennox’s Things to Consider #5
Friday, December 18th, 2009Upflow
Friday, December 11th, 2009When an air handler or furnace is installed in an upright position and circulates air through the side or bottom and out through the top. Typically used in basement, closet and attic installations.
SEER
Thursday, December 10th, 2009The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio is an energy efficiency rating for air conditioners. The higher the SEER, the better the energy performance, the more you save. The DOE’s established minimum SEER rating for cooling is 13.00.
Refrigerant
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009Evaporator Coil
Friday, November 27th, 2009The part of the air conditioner or heat pump that is located inside the air handler or attached to the furnace. Its primary function is to absorb the heat from the air in your house.
Dual Fuel
Thursday, November 26th, 2009A comfort system that pairs an electric heat pump with a gas furnace, providing an energy-efficient alternative to the conventional furnace/air conditioner combination.
Condenser Coil
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009The outdoor portion of an air conditioner or heat pump that either releases or collects heat, depending on the time of the year.
Compressor
Monday, November 23rd, 2009CFM
Friday, November 20th, 2009Stands for Cubic Feet per Minute. This measurement indicates how many cubic feet of air pass by a stationary point in one minute. The higher the number, the more air is being moved through the ductwork by the system.
Air handler
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009The indoor part of an air conditioner or heat pump that moves cooled or heated air throughout the ductwork of your home. An air handler is usually a furnace or a blower coil.
