Summer will be here before you know it, and it’s important to have an air conditioner that works before the heat and humidity hit New Jersey. If your A/C is 10 years or older and it’s costing you more and more to repair every year, you may want to consider looking at today’s high-efficiency air conditioning systems that will save you a lot of money on your money electric bills and provide other benefits as well. Here are some of the benefits: Air conditioning systems manufactured today do a better job than ever before at using less energy while maintaining conditioned air for a comfortable home. With rising electricity costs, using high-efficiency A/Cs means you use less energy. That lowers your utility bills every month. High-efficiency systems are also kinder to the environment. The government has established laws against using Freon, due to its harmful ozone emissions. Now, A/Cs are manufactured with R-410A refrigerant, which is not harmful to the environment and emits fewer greenhouse gasses. Most new systems are two-stage units, making them highly efficient. This means that the system can monitor humidity levels and then modify the fan speed accordingly. Air is allowed to circulate nonstop during the day at appropriate levels, which prevents the rooms from getting too hot when conventional systems traditionally cycle off. High-efficiency air conditioners are optimal for use in regions where residents experience hot and humid conditions during much of the day. Over the long run, high-efficiency A/Cs save you money, and they are least likely to break when the heat and humidity are on the outside. On top of the perks that high-efficiency air conditioners provide, you can also get federal tax credits for high-efficiency systems. The professionals at Pipe Works Services are happy to answer questions about high-efficiency A/Cs and help you find rebates for the model you choose. Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information, click here to download our free Home Comfort Resource guide. Pipe Works Services serves Chatham, NJ, and the surrounding areas. To get started, check out our website.