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(ARA) - No matter what time of year, the comfort of your home is always a concern. Unfortunately, rising energy costs make it difficult to maintain reliable comfort during all the seasons. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the average U.S. family spends more than $1,400 a year on energy bills, with heating and cooling functions representing 44 percent (or $616) of that cost. This number is partially due to the amount of older furnaces and air conditioners in use today. Putting a cost-burden on the homeowner, these units typically operate at only 66 percent efficiency. To combat this problem, manufacturers like Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems design products which use energy more efficiently than in the past - saving the homeowner money each month. In addition, the government has established guidelines that follow a simple ratio which rates efficiency. The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) will tell you how your air conditioning unit compares to what is on the market today. The higher the SEER rating, the greater the efficiency and the more money saved on monthly energy bills when compared to units with a lower SEER rating.
Consumers shopping for a new Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system should know that investing in a higher-rated model now will result in greater comfort and cost savings down the road. In reality, an air conditioning unit rated at 13 SEER will deliver approximately 23 percent more energy savings than one rated at 10 SEER.
To help you decide if your HVAC equipment needs to be replaced, take a closer look at these tips from ENERGY STAR*, a program of the U.S. Department of Energy:
While some of the above issues may be solved with simple maintenance checks, others may require an entirely new HVAC system. Fortunately, homeowners can reduce monthly payments with equipment featuring increased efficiency. “Compared to traditional furnaces and air conditioners, our high-efficiency systems can save the average homeowner as much as $140 a year,” says John Gibbons, vice president of Bryant national accounts.
Installing a high-efficiency heating and cooling unit can save homeowners as much as 20 percent on annual energy costs. These units have less impact on the environment, producing less carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide than their counterparts.
In addition to high-efficiency products, Bryant Heating and Cooling offers the Evolution* Control, a new technology that allows homeowners to achieve close to 100 percent efficiency with their HVAC System.
If you believe your HVAC system is in need of repair or replacement, visit Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems online at www.bryant.com to locate a professional dealer who can help evaluate the effectiveness of your system. Bryant, one of the HVAC industry’s leaders in providing home comfort solutions, has provided millions of customers nationwide with over a century of reliable care.
Courtesy of ARA Content
