Selecting an air conditioner for your home is a big
decision. It’s an important investment today.
It will play a key role in your home energy expenses for
years to come. And when the summer heat is at its worst,
you’ll want your family to have the best, most reliable
cooling comfort possible. Here are a few things to consider.
What
do good central air units have in common?
The best ones are efficient, operating on minimal electricity
to hold utility bills down. They provide steady, reliable
performance year after year when properly maintained. Good
systems are quiet, long-lasting and low in service needs.
How
can I be sure my Unit is the right size?
Obviously, an air conditioner that’s too small won’t
keep your home sufficiently cool. But what many don’t
realize is that an oversized system will cycle (turn on and
off) more than necessary, wasting expensive energy and possibly
putting undue strain on the compressor.
A good
dealer will determine the optimum size for your
home by making a careful study of your cooling
requirements. Window dimensions and exposure.
Floor space, insulation and local climate. Heat-generating
appliances. The direction your home faces. Even
the amount of your home’s exterior shaded
by trees.
He’ll specify the cooling capacity of the
system in either Btu/h (British thermal units of
heat removed per hour) or refrigeration tons (one
ton being equal to 12,000 Btu/h).
Which
air conditioners are energy efficient?
Much like automobile manufacturers, today’s air conditioner
manufacturers are required by law to evaluate and rate their
equipment according to its energy efficiency. This rating
is known in the industry as a SEER, or Seasonal
Energy Efficiency Rating. The higher the SEER,
the more efficient the equipment.
Most new homes with central air come equipped
with a standard builder’s model. However,
when replacement becomes necessary, property owners
can upgrade their air conditioning by specifying
a more energy-efficient system.
The Ruud Achiever XIV® High Efficiency model,
for example, has a SEER of 14.00,
among the highest available. It’s significantly
higher than today’s standard models, many
of which carry SEER’s of around 10.
High SEER models are generally more expensive,
but can easily make up the difference by reducing
your home energy bills over the long run.
Are
some air conditioners built better than others?
The compressor is the heart of a condensing unit. On a hot
day, it works long and hard. Ruud is the only manufacturer
to install the highly advanced Copeland® Scroll® Compressor in
every Ruud condensing unit we produce. Scroll Compressors
are recognized by the industry as the leader in reliability,
efficiency and quiet operation.
Other features to look for include louvered steel
cabinets that protect the coils from damage and
expensive repair bills.
Also, with some condensing units, the fan can
be another source of bothersome noise. Ruud units
have a grill design that minimizes air restriction
for quieter fan operation.
What
should I look for in a dealer?
Reliability. Look for a dealer you see in your community.
You want one who’s close by to provide you faster,
more convenient service.
He should offer a recognized name brand. And he
should have a well-stocked inventory of replacement
parts. You wouldn’t want to sit out a mid-summer
heat wave waiting for a simple repair!
AZ Comfort Air is an exclusive
dealer of RUUD-brand products. We stand behind
this line of heating
and cooling units as the smart choice for our
customers. Our experienced staff can help you make
the best decision for your next purchase. We are
a premium installers of products for your heating
and cooling needs.
 Contact
us for your next air conditioning
installation!
Please
visit RUUD
North America official site for more
information |
At
Ruud, green is much more than the patented
neutra-green color of our products,
which blends so well into landscapes.
Beneath our green exterior is a full
line of energy efficient, highly reliable,
environmentally friendly products.
Our high-efficiency, condensing units
are designed to use less energy, and
are part of our Ultra Series of products,
which meet or exceed world environmental
standards. (18,16, 14, 13 SEER Models) 
