Air conditioning versus heating: climate control is more energy demanding in Minneapolis than in Miami

The indoor unit sucks in hot air from the room and cools it before blowing cool air back into the room. On the other hand, the outdoor unit cools the refrigerant first, before transporting it to the secondary units (air handlers) indoors. The two units are connected by electrical cables and metal tubes carrying the refrigerant. The refrigerant gas leaves the home through a copper tube and passes into the compressor in the air conditioner unit outside. The compressor pressurizes the refrigerant gas and sends the refrigerant into the outdoor unit’s condenser coil. A large fan pulls outdoor air through the condenser coil, allowing the air to absorb heating energy from the home and release it outside.

It is important to clean your Residential Air Conditioning (or air conditioning units) filters and regularly clean the coils with disinfectants. Irregular air conditioning service will lead to the build of deadly legionnaires within the coils. Having to choose a new air conditioning system for your home can be a stressful and confusing time. With all the different types of air conditioners on the market, the possibilities may seem overwhelming. Depending on your situation, you might even be under a time constraint and have to choose a new indoor AC system soon.

As well as effectiveness, ease of installation and energy efficiency, you also need to factor in the cost of buying the AC unit and its installation. Furthermore we can refurbish or upgrade your existing equipment to make them as efficient as possible. Filters remove particulates from the airflow, keeping the ducts clear and the air safer to breathe. HEPA filters (often paper-based) are more effective and suppress allergens. Air purification can also be achieved with units that incinerate small particles, including bacteria or trap them electrostatically.

Our HVAC rental solution is the Enercare Advantage program, which offers you zero up-front costs, affordable monthly payments, and free repairs. If you’re ready to schedule a free in-home assessment, fill out our form and we’ll be in touch soon. As indicated above, electricity is the source energy for almost 100% of all air conditioners. Consequently, the weighted average of power-plant efficiencies (0.43) should be applied to all energy used for cooling.