With the rising cost of energy it makes sense to look into upgrading an older inefficient air conditioning system. Upgrading to a high efficiency air conditioning system from a unit that is 8-10 years old could result in a 25-40% reduction in energy costs.

The energy efficiency of an air conditioner is rated with a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) number. The higher the number the more efficient the unit is. An increase in SEER value from 10 to 11 represents an increase in efficiency of approximately 10% and a decrease in operating costs of about 10%. New high efficiency systems are also quieter than older models. This is something that homeowners and their neighbors can appreciate. Newer models also use environmentally friendly refrigerants in the cooling system.

While upgrading a system home comfort accessories can be added to a improve it. Air cleaners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers and UV sterilization lights can be equipped in the system.

If your home lacks duct work and you have been using window units for cooling we can show you the latest in duct free split systems. Ductless split system air conditioners combine the zoning flexibility of a conventional room unit (a single air-conditioner installed through a wall or a window frame) with the whole-house cooling potential of central systems. Like central systems, they have two main components: a compressor/condenser which is outside the home, as well as an air handling unit, which contains an evaporator and a fan placed inside the home. Some units operate as heat pumps and provide both summer cooling and winter heating. This system is unobtrousive with only a 3 inch wide refrigerant line running through an outer wall. This connects to the slim discreet wall mounted indoor unit. Depending on the size of the condenser several rooms or zones can be cooled by one unit. This will provide cooling comfort and gives back access to your windows.

Yuhan Heating and Air Conditioning can inspect your current air conditioning system and your home to take into account the square footage and number of windows and entryways that exist in order to make recommendations for an upgrade.