The Pros And Cons Of Standard Air Conditioner

Standard Air Conditioner There are a number of standard air conditioner systems that are available on the market. One is a unitary system. The one room air conditioners sit in a window or wall opening, with interior controls. A large house or building may have several units, permitting each room to be cooled separately. Another type is the basic central air conditioning unit, which offers whole house-house cooling. It is usually a large, loud, mechanism that sits outside of the home. Although these standard air conditioners may be effective, they come with drawbacks. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Americans spend $22 billion a year and use more than 183 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity to cool their homes with standard air conditioning. Also those air conditioners release about 100 million tons of carbon dioxide into the air annually -- two tons for each home that has one.

Environmentally Friendly Conditioner Replacing an older model with a high-efficiency, environmentally friendly, air conditioner can reduce home cooling costs and energy usage by 20 to 50 percent according to HomeAdvisor. A ductless air conditioner is one of these systems. These can cost up to anywhere between $500 to $2,000, based on size and performance. Also known as split systems, they individually regulate the temperature in rooms. Doing so is more efficient than central air conditioning. According to Angie’s List founder Angie Hicks, “A ductless air conditioner can cost about $1,500 to $2,000 per ton of cooling capacity” Switching to a ductless air conditioning system can save people 20-30 percent on their energy usage every month, meaning less output of emissions from electric companies. These units can also incorporate heat pumps for w...

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...ng the “naturalness” in the way that it connects with outside. This solves the issue of Mr. Sell’s partner’s condition since there are no pollutants in the air.

Next Step Consultation

I plan on meeting with Mr. Sell again on the 8th of March to explore these different options. I will give a presentation on the various methods I just talked about here and talk about their relative purchase cost, operating cost, environmental impact, and ability to maintain structural integrity. I will also be making recommendations on the different the systems and how he should proceed with his home.

Thank you for your interest in this potential project Mayor Zard. We know that you have built the reputation of our city and have been instrumental in making it an environmentally conscious place. We are thrilled to be a part of your team and are excited to proceed on this project.