Heating and Cooling

There are are things to consider when deciding whether to continue to use conventional air conditioners or central air conditioning. One is the effectiveness of each unit, obviously room air conditioners are limited to cooling certain rooms in the house based on airflow and proximity. Central air conditioners operate by cooling the entire house by passing cool air through duct work and vents in each room.

Cost is also a factor in determining whether to use conventional A/C or Central Air Conditioning. New central air conditioning units are more energy efficient than models from even 10 years ago. As federal standards have risen minimum SEER ratings have increased which improve efficiency. Standard room air conditioners can be very costly to operate especially if you use an older model when you factor in energy efficiency.

There is no comparison in terms of comfort levels between room air conditioners and central air conditioners. Central air conditioners provide even cooling throughout your home. When you add a programmable thermostat you also will see energy savings and lower cooling cost because you manage the time and temperature you want your system to run at. For a more detailed look at your options see our Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning  “Before You Buy Guide“. You can also read this article on air conditioners.