Central Air Conditioning

At Wisconsin Fuel, were committed to helping you find the right air conditioning system for your needs and budget. We also know our best customer is an educated customer. Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to help you make an informed decision so that you can stay cool and comfortable during those hot and humid summer months.

Energy Usage

Today's high-efficiency air conditioners use about 30%-50% less energy than those of just a couple short decades ago. Every air conditioner has an energy-efficiency rating that identifies how many BTU's per hour are removed from the space for each watt of electricity it consumes. For room air conditioners, it is known as the Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER). For central air conditioners, it is called Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). You will find these ratings on the Energy Guide Label that is visibly attached to all new air conditioners. Many air conditioner manufacturers participate in the EnergyStar® labeling program. This insignia means that the product complies with the high-efficiency standards and generally reflects high EER or SEER ratings. Central air conditioning units made before 1979 had SEER ratings between 4.5 and 8.0. Today's central air conditioners range between 13.0 and 20.0 seer. What this means is that if you replace an older 6.0 SEER air conditioner with a new 13.0 SEER air conditioner, you will cut your energy usage by more than half.

Correct Sizing

Bigger is not always better! As a matter of fact, an oversized air conditioner will not only be less efficient, it also will be less effective. For example, a larger-than-necessary air conditioner switches on and off more frequently, which reduces its efficiency. This frequent cycling makes indoor temperatures fluctuate - creating a less comfortable environment. Frequent cycling also minimizes moisture removal that is essential for comfort in humid climates, and will result in more wear on the compressor and electrical components of your system - increasing your maintenance costs.

Two-Speed vs Single Speed

The high-speed operation allows the system to quickly reach your desired indoor temperature, and the low-speed operation helps to maintain this temperature with more efficient use of electricity. Two-speed systems run at low speed 80% of the time. As a result, they use about 50% less energy compared to standard systems, reaching efficiencies of up to 16.5 SEER. Low speed operation also results in dramatically reduced sound levels. While running on low speed, it also removes significantly more moisture from the air, for improved comfort and air quality.

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