What happens when air flow across the inside coil is too high?
If the air flow is too high for the air conditioning system your
house will not be comfortable. The system cannot remove excess
humidity and your home becomes cool but muggy. The system runs
harder, consumes more electricity, and wears out faster. Electricity
bills can easily increase $200.00 to $600.00 per season. Mold grows
well.
What happens when air flow across the inside coil is too low?
If the air flow is too low for the air conditioning system your
house will not cool well. The unit ices up, leading to early
compressor failure. Valves wear out quickly. The whole system runs
harder. It consumes more electricity and wears out faster.
What happens when the line set is 1 size too small?
If the line set is too small your systems energy efficiency is
reduced approximately 2 seer rating points. This translates to about
$256.00 in extra electricity per season. * based on 12 cents per
kilowatt hour for electricity
What happens when the line set is too big?
Nothing, in fact it's okay! The compressor will be spared some work.
A dirty system just keeps on costing you money lots of it!
Dirty inside coils from dust, hair, grease and pet fur just to name
a few increase energy costs greatly. Dirt buildup cannot be
prevented and must be removed. Dirty outside coils from dust and
oxidization cost extra electricity too. Dirt accumulation and
oxidization, cannot be prevented and must be removed. A dirty non
maintained system costs a minimum of 20% and more often 30% extra
electricity costs, adding many thousands of dollars of extra cost
over the systems lifespan. A dirty non maintained system usually
costs a minimum of $500.00 in extra repair costs over a maintained
system in the first 5 years. Extra repair costs escalate greatly
with each passing year as do extra energy costs. Add the two up and
it's big dollars.
Leaky ducts keep on costing big money.
Leaky ducts cost about 18% extra electric costs for air
conditioning. Plus a bigger system is needed! You spend more capital
money on both air conditioning and heating equipment. Your heating
bills are about 30% higher too! BOTTOM LINE Have your ducts sealed
or replaced once and enjoy the energy and capital savings for good.
