Cooling in a home is accomplished using a heat exchange process, which may take the form of phase change or active heat transfer. The phase change process is used in conventional air conditioners, while active heat transfer is employed via heat pumps. Regardless of the cooling method, cooling efficiency is represented by SEER, or seasonal energy efficiency ratio. The higher value for SEER, the more efficient the Amana unit manages electricity to deliver cooling to your home. Presently, all residential cooling units are required to achieve a minimum SEER value of 13, and become Energy Star qualified with a SEER value of 14 or greater.
A cooling unit’s output is measured in either BTU/h or tons. The required output is primarily influenced by the amount of area in need of cooling in your home. We at Green Air will help you determine the appropriate size for your cooling unit and the efficiency that maximizes performance for your investment.
Do you have a larger or multi-level home? You can save energy by installing a zoning system. This permits your cooling system to cool only the areas of the home you plan to occupy for the day, all at the touch of an easy-to-use, programmable Amana thermostat.
If you are in need of service or repair for your central cooling unit, or you are considering replacing your existing unit with one that is more efficient, please contact us today. You can get in touch with a Green Air representative by phone at 925-284-7336, or schedule an estimate request via the attached contact form.
