Sealing
leaky ducts may be the biggest single thing to improve efficiency, but a lot of
the issues like replacing dirty filters, keeping the right charge and airflow,
cleaning the coils will help as well.
Make
sure that the outdoor (condenser) unit is not so hidden from sight to prevent
air flow from blocking, avoiding leaves or other matter from clogging it.
Acquire
high efficiency equipment when replacing air conditioner. The most generally
known efficiency rating is Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER). SEER 13 is the minimum efficiency to consider, but higher efficiencies
are likely to be quite cost-effective.
Depending
on the climate, consider other efficiency numbers as well. For example, in hot,
dry climates, look at the Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) which says how well
the system performs at peak conditions. In a hot, humid climate consider how
well the unit can dehumidify.
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