ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioner
Sizing is important for room air-conditioning units. In fact, a room air conditioner that's too big for the area it is supposed to cool will perform less efficiently and less effectively than a smaller, properly sized unit.
If your air conditioner is old, consider purchasing a new, energy efficient model. ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioners use at least 10 percent less energy than conventional models.
Look for the ENERGY STAR and EnergyGuide labels.
Buy a qualified ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioner and get $15 off your purchase from your participating municipal utility through a mail-in rebate.
Energy Tips
Landscape
Plant trees or shrubs to shade your air conditioner, but don’t plant too close or you’ll block airflow.
Thermostat
Set your thermostat to 85 degrees if you're going to be away from home for several days or more.
Air Conditioner
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Plant trees or shrubs to shade your air conditioner, but don’t plant too close or you’ll block airflow.
Thermostat
Set your thermostat to 85 degrees if you're going to be away from home for several days or more.
Air Conditioner
Provide shade around your air conditioner, and it could reduce your cooling costs by nearly 3 percent.