Upgrade To Reduce Your Home’s Energy Bills
Summer’s coming, and so are high electric bills!
If your AC equipment is more than 10 years old, it could cost you hundreds of dollars a year in wasted energy to cool your home. Upgrading to today’s high-efficiency cooling equipment can significantly reduce energy usage while improving comfort.
WHY GO HIGH EFFICIENCY?
Lower Electric Bills: Older air conditioning systems were typically rated around 10 SEER efficiency when installed before 2006, and after years of wear, they may now operate closer to 7–8 SEER. Today’s systems start at 13.2 SEER, and many homeowners choose 16 SEER or higher, which can reduce electricity consumption by 4–6% or more, depending on the age and condition of your current system.
Avoid Costly Repairs: As AC systems age, repairs become more frequent and expensive, especially when refrigerant leaks occur. If your system needs frequent service or struggles to keep your home comfortable, replacement might be your best option.
Refrigerant Changes: The industry is undergoing another refrigerant transition in accordance with EPA regulations. Beginning in 2025, all newly manufactured air conditioning equipment must use R454B or R32 refrigerant, a more environmentally friendly option with significantly lower global warming impact than previous refrigerants. R22 systems are no longer supported by manufacturers, and the refrigerant is extremely limited. R410A equipment is being phased out as manufacturers transition to new systems. This means replacement parts for R22 and 410A systems are in short supply, with the few universal parts available only covering basic repairs.
DON’T WAIT! Every day you delay your upgrade, you lose money to inefficient cooling.
Call us today at 203.227.5181 or visit gaultenergy.com/ac-savings to schedule an in-home consultation with one of our Comfort Specialists.