YES. Since we live in a hot climate and use the A/C frequently throughout the year, a new, more energy-efficient unit can help you save money on your monthly electricity bill. Newer A/C units often have higher SEER ratings (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) that indicate their energy efficiency. If your old unit had a lower SEER rating, upgrading to a newer, more efficient model could result in significant savings.
PALM BEACH CASE STUDY: Recently, a long time client that had been “nursing” an old unit along (12 years old) finally made the decision to replace his A/C unit.
We installed a new RUUD system (15.5 SEER2) and it is much more efficient and this is reflected on their FPL (Florida Power & Light BELOW) account. If you add the regular repairs they were forced to do, (refrigerant charges etc) with the monthly energy savings, they estimate an average of $125.00 per month…. that’s $1,500.00 a year! You do the math.
