Oakland AC Company Warns Higher Costs May Not Mean Higher Efficiency
Oakland, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) July 31, 2013 -- Many consumers assume that spending double the cost of the base unit of any given appliance is worth it, if it means getting double the efficiency. However the relationship between cost and efficiency isn’t always linear. Homeowners looking to upgrade their Oakland air conditioning units may want to do a little more than simply read the tag to be sure they are getting the biggest bang for their buck.
Energy efficient products offer homeowners the promise of paying for themselves over the lifetime of the product, thanks to the money that will be saved in energy costs, but crunching a few numbers may show that the most energy efficient product is not the one that is right for your needs. The Energy Star program offers a calculator where homeowners can put in their specific energy costs to help determine how much of an upgrade is worth it. When it comes to appliances like refrigerators that have varying energy efficiency ratings, it’s still wise to opt for the more energy efficient model. However, much like with air conditioning systems, there are various grades of efficiency and capabilities, and opting for the best of the best, over the appliance that best suits your needs, may not pay for itself or be the best option in the long run. If switching or upgrading appliances to cut costs is part of the equation- it’s time to get out the calculator.
Higher quality appliances, whether it be a refrigerator or an air conditioning system, often have better features, which increase their cost, but do nothing for their efficiency. Therefore, the extra $500 spent may be double the cost of the base model, but it may only be a 25% step up in energy efficiency. In order to make the best decision, homeowners should get all the facts and apply them to their given situation. In some cases, homeowners will actually save money by opting for a slightly less efficient option.
For more tips on energy efficiency, Oakland residents are encouraged to visit Metro Heating and Cooling at http://metroheatingcooling.com/.
About Metro Heating and Cooling
Metro Heating & Cooling is a family-owned and operated HVAC company serving the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas since 1957, when William “W.C.” Wessner Sr founded the company.
Joanie Faust, Metro Heating Cooling, http://metroheatingcooling.com/, 877.484.9988, [email protected]
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