Investing in an Energy Efficient 2 ton AC to Save on Energy

Do you need to buy a new air conditioner? Do you want to replace your central air conditioner with a room air conditioner but are unsure of what to look for? Each sort of air conditioner should be thoroughly investigated before buying one, only because of the possible power consumption. If you choose the incorrect unit, you can have excessively high monthly electricity costs and ineffective cooling.

You as a customer want to locate the appliance that performs the best for you. Choose a unit that is very energy efficient since it will not only save you money over time but is also better for the environment. Energy efficiency refers to using energy in the best or most effective way possible to provide a certain degree of comfort and convenience.

How do 2 ton AC work?

Instead than cooling the whole home, a room air conditioner is a kind of air conditioning system. Do you occupy a modest house, a townhouse, a condo, or even an apartment? Do you need or would you rather have a temporary air conditioning installation? A room air conditioner could be a suitable fit for you if you answered yes to that question. Even though they are often less efficient, room air conditioners are far less costly to run than central air conditioners.

Although room air conditioners may often be put into any 15- or 20-amp, 115-volt home circuit, central air conditioners frequently need higher voltage connections. You may want a separate 115 volt circuit if your room air conditioner is bigger. You will never need a separate 230-volt circuit unless in the most severe circumstances.

It is common for room air conditioners to be installed in windows or have vents so they can efficiently push hot air outside. Any 2 ton AC that doesn't provide enough ventilation should be avoided.

What Ratings Do 2 ton Air Conditioners Get?

The SEER, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, may be known to you if you are acquainted with central air conditioners. EER, or Energy Efficiency Ratio, is used to grade room air conditioners rather than SEER. By dividing the cooling capacity in British Thermal Units (BTU) per hour by the power input in watts, the EER of a certain room air conditioner is determined. There are room air conditioners available with cooling capacities ranging from 5,500 BTU per hour to 14,000 BTU per hour.

I agree with the recommendations made by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), even though the national appliance standard mandates that any room air conditioner built after 1990 have an EER of 8.0 or greater, and the most recent Energy Star standards in some cases require an EER of 10.7 or greater. The ACEEE suggests an EER of at least 11.6. Why? This will ensure that your appliance remains energy-efficient all year long, especially during the warmest summer months when it is most required.

Choosing an Air Conditioner for a Room

After you've made the decision to buy a room air conditioner, be sure to check for the Energy Star designation. To put that into perspective, we could stop 1.2 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, which is comparable to the emissions from 100,000 automobiles, if every room air conditioner sold in the US was Energy Star certified. Room air conditioners with the Energy Star label use at least 10% less energy than standard versions.

Energy Star isn't the only accreditation to look for when buying a room air conditioner. Moreover, search for devices certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, or AHAM. Why? An independent laboratory verifies the EER values of room air conditioners with the AHAM certification.

Choosing the Correct Size

The amount of heat that a room air conditioner can remove in an hour, like all other air conditioning devices, is measured in British Thermal Units (BTU). The "tone" rating system is another popular method of comparing air conditioners; examples are 5,500 BTU per hour or 14,000 BTU per hour.

It's important to choose the proper room air conditioner size for your needs. Large amounts of power may be readily wasted if the size is incorrect. Your air conditioner's size is determined by:

How many and how big is your house?

What degree of shadow do you have? Has your home's roof, walls, and windows been shaded?

Your home's walls and ceilings are appropriately insulated, right?

Have you have any air leaks?

How much heat do the residents, you, and the appliances produce?

Keep in mind that the key to any air conditioner's effectiveness and efficiency is to correctly match the size of the AC unit to your particular application.

You may utilize the free AHAM tool if you find this a little unclear. You may estimate your requirement for an evaporative cooler or an air conditioner using a useful online calculator provided by AHAM.

How to Install an Air Conditioner in a Room

When installing a new room air conditioner, try to put it close to the middle of the room, either against a wall or in a window. Installing your air conditioner on the side of your home that receives the most shade is also advantageous. Avoid allowing air leakage in your installation to expand; you may reduce it by securely fitting the room air conditioner or its ventilation into the aperture and filling any gaps with foam weather stripping.

Are I limited to using room air conditioners for temporary cooling?

You could be a good candidate for a "Evaporative Cooler," also known as a "Swamp Cooler," if you reside in a dry region with a relative humidity level below 50%. An evaporative cooler cools by forcing air through damp pads with the help of a fan. The pads absorb heat as the hot air flows past them, sometimes cooling the air by up to 15-20 degrees.

Not everyone should use an evaporative cooler. An evaporative cooler may produce conditions of high air humidity in the incorrect environment and under the improper circumstances, which can lead to condensation and even corrosion.

Evaporative coolers may provide cost-effective cooling under the correct circumstances and environment. Evaporative coolers consume, on average, 75% less power than air conditioners. Coolers that use evaporation use relatively little energy.

You may also determine the right size for your particular application using the free AHAM tool, if you believe you are a suitable candidate for an evaporate cooler.

Air conditioning may seem like a lifesaver in many areas of the globe, but it has a cost: first, in terms of money spent on power, and second, in terms of carbon dioxide emissions from electricity production. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) estimates that we produce an astonishing 140 million tones of CO2 annually when cooling our houses. By investing in a room 2 ton AC that is properly sized and Energy Star certified, you may simply save power. You can tackle climate change by reducing your use of power.