The Highs and Lows of Home Comfort

Cooling your home can take quite a bit of your cold, hard cash. And the air conditioner itself – based on its age, condition and energy-efficiency rating – has a lot to do with whether you’re spending more or less.

Air conditioners are significant investments for any home. Plus, there’s the operational costs. Overall, you’ll want to look for a balanced investment – comparing the air conditioner’s cost with your monthly operational savings. Here’s your range of options:

• High/Low – Yes, they cost more upfront, but they also save more.
• Mid – They’re priced a little lower than the higher efficiency units and have a few less benefits. If you’re replacing an air conditioner that’s more than 12 years old, this would seem like top of the line.
• Low/High – The lower initial cost won’t bring as high a level of savings on the operational costs, but many homeowners on a tight budget will consider this to be a good value.