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How Do Central Air Conditioning Units Run, and How Much Do They Cost?

By: Jeff Schuman

How do you find a good central air conditioning system? The way
that central air conditioners are rated is according to their
seasonal energy efficient ratio (SEER). The seer is a
calculation of the cooling output divided by the power input,
which brings up an approximate climate average. Therefore, the
higher the seer the better the central air conditioner you will
be getting.

What is a good seer number to base on? Many older air
conditioners are going to have a number around six or seven.
However, new standards that will be in effect in 2006 will set
the seer requirement at 13, which is an improvement of 30% from
what it currently is at 10.

What a central air conditioner is doing is cooling and
dehumidifying the air. What the system uses to accomplish this
is a condenser, evaporator coil, and refrigerant piping to
operate. The central air conditioner has a couple different
kinds of units, a split system and a packaged central air
conditioner.

A split system has an actual split system, meaning there is a
separation between the condenser and evaporator. The condenser
and compressor are in a cabinet outside the house, as the
evaporator is in its own cabinet inside. As hot air is removed
and transported to an evaporator coil as a warm liquid, the
expansion of the liquid causes it to cool, thus cooling the air.
If your home has a furnace but no air conditioner, then this is
the way to go.

Another type of central air conditioning unit is a packaged
central air conditioner. With this system, the condenser,
compressor, and evaporator are all in one cabinet placed on the
roof or next to the house. This kind of air conditioner often
includes electric heating coils or a natural gas furnace. This
type of unit eliminates the need for a separate furnace indoors
as the air conditioner and central heater are combined.

The price of getting a central air conditioning unit varies like
everything in life from company to company. Some of the
determining factors include whether youâ€™re getting a 2 Ton
system through 5 Ton system, if you need the compressor
installed on your roof, and where you live. A base price for a
2 Ton system without it being installed on the roof is going to
run around $2700. A good site to check out prices for a central
air conditioner is listed below:

http://www.costestimator.com:8080/contractor-consumer/central_air_conditioning.jsp

If you are looking to upgrade your air conditioner, or get one
put in your home for a first time, there are plenty of places
you can go to look. The good thing about central air
conditioning is that it is quiet and environmentally friendly.
In order to find what kind of air conditioner is best for you,
it is smart to contact a professional. The article link below
discusses certain characteristics to look for to find a quality
contractor.

http://www.airconditioningandfurnaces.info/air-conditioning-contractor.html

If you are replacing an air conditioner, youâ€™re going to have to
match the size of the previous one to make sure the unit is not
to big and not too small. To get more quotes to find the best
air conditioner for you, check out the site below:

http://www.esmarts.com/air-conditioners/central-air-conditioners.html

Central air conditioning is going to be more efficient than room
air conditioners. As stated above, they are out of the way
creating a quiet environment, and they are good for the
environment. If you are hoping to save some money, it is
recommended that you buy an energy-efficient air conditioner.
This will reduce the energy that is being used by your central
air conditioner, thus lowering your electricity bill.

There are several different routes that can be taken when
considering whether you want a room air conditioner or central
air conditioner, what kind of central air conditioning unit, and
where to buy from. That is why research and getting quotes from
many places is recommended to ensure that you get the unit for
you at a reasonable price.

Information on heating and air conditioning. If you are looking to buy a new furnace or air conditioner or repairing the one you have you will find everything you need to know here:
http://www.airconditioningandfurnaces.info

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