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High Efficiency Air Conditioners
Most homeowners typically have less than
two air conditioning systems installed in
their homes during their lifetime. But we
buy or lease a new car every 2-10 years.
So we usually are behind the times when
it comes to understanding all the changes
and advancements in today's high efficiency
air conditioners and home comfort systems.
Not your daddy's air conditioner
Today's high-tech systems are just what you
need to combat rising utility costs and nail
down your indoor home comfort. Advances in
air conditioning technologies include features
like Variable Speed fans, Two-Stage com-
pressors, Variable Speed compressors and
environmentally friendly refrigerants that do
not destroy the ozone.
These new benefits are proven, reliable and here to stay. They help push the envelope of high efficiency air conditioning rating levels up to 24 S.E.E.R.! This is a huge leap from the usual 8-12 S.E.E.R. systems that builders have been installing over the last two to three decades. Take a look at the video just below to see how the technological advances can help your family's comfort.
Let's take a look at these advanced features
Variable Speed Fan motors
One of the greatest things to happen to air conditioning in the last decade is definitely the
Variable Speed motor. Let's start with the indoor unit first: With most furnace or air handler systems, your blower motor in the closet or up in the attic comes on full blast - all at once.
This is the way it was designed. One small feature was that the motor had high speed for summertime cooling and low speed for winter operation. But the difference with the variable speed motor is that it "ramps up" in speed from zero RPM to full speed over a predetermined period of time to perform the following:
1. Wring more moisture out of the air
2. Better humidity control
3. More even room temperature
4. Aids in better indoor air quality
5. Helps eliminate "hot spots"
The Variable Speed motor is so efficient, when it is
installed with a matching outdoor unit and furnace, it
can boost the S.E.E.R. rating by one full S.E.E.R. in
most cases. For example, with typical old five ton
drive furnaces, the amp draw, or amount of electricity
used, would be 8-9 amps. But a Variable Speed
motor cuts this electrical usage in half! Is this a big
deal? Of course it is! Consider that your blower
motor runs year 'round to move air through out the
house. Cutting this portion of your electric bill in half
makes sense - not to mention increasing your comfort.
Typically, variable speed indoor fan motors come on
14 S.E.E.R. or higher equipment.
Variable Speed outdoor fan motors
The same applies to the air conditioner outside with a
Variable Speed motor. There is more even control of
the refrigerant or "freon" as it courses through the system to remove unwanted heat from your home in the summertime. And it also saves on electricty by not running full blast every time the system is running. Typically, variable speed outdoor fan motors come on 16 S.E.E.R. or higher equipment.
Two-stage Compressors
There have been many variations of this technology over the years. But today's two-stage compressors are both energy saving and reliable. They operate with both a low and a high "stage" or speed. In other words, if you need the full capacity it is there. But if it's a mild day and you need only a small bit of cooling - why have the thing run wide open? This is a very efficient means of cooling your home.
For example, if you have a two-stage four ton system, fist stage - or low speed - would be about three tons. And second stage - or high speed - would be the full four tons. Now, if it's 100 degrees at noon in July outside you will need the full four ton capacity to keep your home cool. But if it is 75 degrees at daybreak in July you don't need four tons to keep your home comfortable. That's when the system automatically drops down into low stage (three tons) to maintain your comfort level with LESS electricity being used; thus, less money out of your pocket. You control what you need when you need it. That's the beauty of a two-stage system. Typically, two- stage compressors come on 16 S.E.E.R. or higher equipment.
Variable Speed Compressors
These marvelous inventions come only on the highest efficiency systems - 21 S.E.E.R. and up. They are far and away more advanced than the two-stage compressor. Instead of just having two stages, the compressor is fully variable. This produces a wide range of cooling capacity and incredible comfort and energy savings. See the 7 minute video above for more information. Also, view the three minute video below involving one brand of variable speed compressors.
We have the right system to match your needs and budget
At Thompson's 72 Degree Air Conditioning and Heating, we specialize in the installation of high and ultra high efficiency air conditioning and heating. We continually train to stay on top of the industry advances in technology to keep you more comfortable in your home than you have ever been. And to keep your indoor air clean and fresh. Call today to schedule a Comfort Advisor to come out and discuss your comfort options.
18 SEER outdoor unit
Multi-stage and Variable Speed technology
Variable Speed Compressor Video
Short video about Variable Speed and Two-stage systems.
