Best Energy Star Air Conditioners
Intro to Energy Star and some of the best AC of this kind
Energy Star is a rating system which helps individuals and businesses protect the environment and save money through superior energy efficiency. It is a government-backed program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy have strict guidelines that must be met. The rules apply to air conditioners as well.
One of Energy Star's mandates is to ensure you buy the right size of air conditioner for your space. If your room is up to 150 square feet, you require the BTU capacity of 5,000. For 450 square feet you require 12,000 BTU and for a space of 2500 square feet you would require a model that is 34,000 BTU.
Top 3 Energy Star air conditioners
- Whirlpool Window Air Conditioner – Model # ACE124XR
- Washable filter
- Can be mounted thru the wall
- Conditions 500-650 square feet
- 6-way fanned air
- Adjustable thermostat
- 9.8 SEER
- 11,400 BTU cooling and 3-speed fan
- 11,700 BTU heating and 2-speed fan
- Power-saving settings
- Costs about $600 and has a 5-year full warranty and 30-day warranty on air filters
- Dave Lennox Signature Collection Air Conditioner – Model HSX15
- This model sells like hotcakes because it is one of the quietest models on the planet. Generally, it is about 67 decibels.
- 15.35 SEER rating (usual is about 10)
- R410A refrigerant, chlorine-free
- Intuitive system that continuously monitors air conditioning progress and also provides troubleshooting diagnostics
- This model is the top model of all air conditioning units
- 10-year limited warranty on compressor and 5-year warranty on parts and labor
- Costs about $6000 installed
- Goodman Series 14 SEER – 2 to 5 ton
- Ground or rooftop installation (outdoors)
- R-22 refrigerant
- Sound blanket to alleviate some noise
- 23,000-55,000 BTU, depending on model and size of home
- 14 SEER rating
- Costs about $2000
- Limited lifetime warranty and limited 10 years on parts
Energy Star air conditioners not only help the environment, they also save you money on gas or electricity bills. If you are buying a high-end air conditioner it is worth it to get a good warranty and be energy efficient.
If you are buying a small BTU model, Energy Star ratings are a nice feature that will save you a little on your bills. A good warranty may be more important to you.
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