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If you\u2019ve got an old air conditioner, it\u2019s not as efficient as it once was. For ten years or so, being diligent about routine maintenance every single year will keep bringing an air conditioner\u2019s efficiency back up to what it was when it was new. But as the AC system reaches the end of its life, nothing can counteract all that wear and tear enough to keep it efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the other thing you should know. Remember when that air conditioner was brand-new? Well, even then, it wasn\u2019t nearly as efficient as the systems that are on the market today! How are air conditioners being made so much more energy-efficient than they were in the past? We\u2019re excited to tell you about some major advances in AC tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Modern Refrigerant Coils Improve Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The coils are metal tubes which contain the refrigerant as it flows back and forth between the indoor unit and the outdoor unit. Indoors, the refrigerant soaks up as much heat as it can hold from the air in your home. Outdoors, that heat is allowed to radiate out until the refrigerant is cool enough to soak up more heat again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key here is that the refrigerant must be kept contained, but it must also be able to change in temperature as much as possible, as quickly as possible. Otherwise, the air conditioner will have to work harder, keeping it pumping, because it won\u2019t be able to cool your home as much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can be done to keep this process more efficient? The major advance in refrigerant coils has been the use of new materials to manufacture them. These materials have greater thermal conductivity. Now the coils allow for more absorption and quicker release of heat, so the air conditioner won\u2019t have to run as much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Variable-Speed AC Systems vs. Traditional Models<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many systems are simply binary. Like a basic light switch, they’re either on or off. And this was the case for both the blower fan motor and the compressor in older AC units. That means that every time they came on, they came on at full power. But full power isn\u2019t always necessary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s high-efficiency air conditioners have variable-speed blower fan motors and multi-stage compressors. Both of these components are critical: the compressor keeps the refrigerant flowing and the motor powers the fan that distributes the cooled air through your ducts and out your vents. But they don\u2019t always need to be operating at full power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, these components can run at a power-saving lower mode most of the time. When it\u2019s absolutely necessary, during a heat wave perhaps, they are able to switch to full-power mode, and they\u2019ll do this automatically. When this much power is no longer needed, they\u2019ll automatically switch back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re considering AC replacement in Cumming, GA<\/a>, you should consider that with a new, high-efficiency system, you\u2019ll pay less every single month for your electricity. Reach out to us to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To speak with a member of our team, <\/strong>contact DC Cheek Heating, Cooling & Plumbing today<\/strong><\/a>. Fixed, At the Speed of Life!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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