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If
you're looking for total comfort and high efficiency with
lower operating costs...we've got the AnSEERs!
That's right. The answer is SEERs!
The
efficiency of central air conditioners is measured by the
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of each unit. SEER
is total Btus (British thermal units) produced by an air
conditioner during the course of the cooling season. Divided
by the total electric input in watt-hours during the same
period.
The
higher the SEER, the more efficient the unit. The more efficient
the unit, the more annual savings for you. And more annual
savings will add to your total comfort in your home!
Formulas
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System
Capacity
x Cooling Load Hours
SEER Rating
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X |
Cost
per KWH
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= |
Estimated
Seasonal Operating Cost
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Click
here for Cooling Load Hour Map (59k)
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Difference
in Purchase Price
Difference in Seasonal Cost
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= |
Number
of Seasons to Realize Savings of Additional Purchase
Price
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Examples
Model
A:
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36
MBTUH
x 2000 Hrs
10 SEER
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X |
.08 KHW
(National
Average)
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= |
Estimated $576
Annual Operating Cost
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Model
B:
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36
MBTUH
x 2000 Hrs
13 SEER
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X |
.08 KHW
(National
Average)
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= |
Estimated $443
Annual Operating Cost
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If
Model B costs $300 more than Model A, it would only take
2 1/4 cooling season to recover the additional expense.
Remember, energy costs will most likely increase over time
which means the payback period will be shorter.
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Big
Tex has invested thousands of dollars testing air
quality of homes and the results were disturbing. This is
a direct result "tighter" construction, meaning
improvements in building quality have sealed homes better
and prevented fresh airflow.
Big
Tex
has the answer to this problem. Manufacturers have
come to the aid of homeowners with the development of better
filtering systems. The standard filter is a 1 inch
glass throw-away filter. Also available is a 4 inch
plated media that is also disposable and lasts only four
to six weeks. A popular solution for allergy sufferers
is often an Electric Air Cleaner.
Big
Tex
can install a unit in your home referred to as an Open Window
Concept. This method takes stale air from the inside
of your home, removes odors and moisture, and mixes it with
fresh air from outdoors. Before the fresh outdoor
air is introduced indoors, its temperature is cooled to
match the temperature of the air inside your home.
This
is only a few of the many products and services our technicians
can help you with. You can contact Big
Tex Air Conditioning at 1-800-580-1000 or 713-631-7738.
Please
mention you saw our ad on the Internet!
Big
Tex Air Conditioning, Inc.
9341 North Green River
Houston, TX
77078
Tel:
(713)-631-7738
Fax: (713)-631-7527
Big
Tex Air Conditioning Inc. (Austin)
2701 Gattis School Rd.
Building
C, Suite 100
Round Rock, TX 78664
Tel: (512) 310-2400
Fax: (512) 310-2416
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