Not only is it hard to stay cool when the weather gets hot, but it can also be hard not to get angry when the utility bills come. The goal is to find a good air conditioner that looks good, makes you feel good, and works well.
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Effectiveness of Cooling
New federal laws are helping with the problem of efficiency. After January 23, 2006, all central air conditioners must have a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of at least 13. The fact that the SEER has gone from 10 to 13 means that you will save money on your utility bills.
As companies that make air conditioners try to meet this new standard for efficiency, some of them are also making their designs more comfortable. For example, the Acclimate Series of air conditioners from Luxaire Heating and Cooling, a brand of the Unitary Products Group of York, a Johnson Controls company, meet or beat the efficiency challenge with 13 and 15 SEER units that also address important comfort issues.
There is a two-stage compressor option for these air conditioners, which cuts costs without sacrificing comfort. The number of on-and-off cycles is kept to a minimum to make cooling more even, quiet, and comfortable.
Cool and peaceful
The SilentDrive™ System, which is unique to the unit, further reduces noise. With a swept-wing fan, air flows smoothly off of the blade, reducing air turbulence and noise by a large amount. The system also has a separate area for the compressor and a composite base pan to make it run more quietly. In fact, an Acclimate air conditioner can record noise levels as low as 69 decibels (dB). This is quieter than competitive units and much quieter than a typical hair dryer, which operates in the range of 76 dB.
Acclimate is easy on the ears and the wallet because it is quiet, comfortable, and works well. The unit is also pleasing to look at. It has a sleek, modern design that adds style to home cooling.
