22 Feb 2008 05:13:49 | Daniel Gipe
The average age of an air conditioner is 10 years; some units
can run longer than that, some run with a much higher cost after
10 years. If not maintained correctly it can cost you double the
operating costs without reducing comfort. Today’s technology has
allowed us to achieve better performance without sacrificing
efficiency. In fact, today’s models are much cheaper to run than
that 10-year-old model gulping up your hard earned money.
I recommend to solve this problem of high energy bills is to
upgrade to a Coleman 14 Seer Air Conditioning System through
Yours By Design Heating and Cooling.
If for some reason you want to spend more money (up to 40%) than
necessary and not buy the upgrade do yourself a favor and
Clean your Air Conditioner before the season begins.
Foreign material on the condenser coil reduces the system's
capacity to remove heat from the house so your air conditioning
system must run longer, increasing energy (up to 2X)
consumption.
Check voltage and amperage on motors
Improper voltage and amperage can reduce significantly the life
of the compressor, evaporator and the condenser motor. 80 % of
all air conditioner compressor failures could be eliminated if
the problems that lead to the failure were corrected.
Check and adjust blower components
Proper adjustment, cleanliness of blower and components are
necessary for adequate airflow to assure proper capacity and
equipment reliability.
Check condensate drain (clean if necessary)
A clogged drain can create considerable water damage, as well as
affect indoor humidity levels.
For the full article click on http://www.ybdhc.com/faq.htm
About Author :
Daniel Gipe is President of Yours By Design Heating and Cooling,
Inc. in Blaine, Minnesota.We are the best valued heating and air
conditioning contractor in the north metro. We do the job right
the first time. Coleman furnaces and air conditioners are by far
yours by design. Visit us today; our website: www.ybdhc.com. 
