Is your old air conditioner approaching the end of its life? As you get to the point of planning your AC replacement, there are a lot of considerations at hand. Of course, cost is a big part of what you need to take into account. But don’t just think about the initial investment of the new system. Much of the cost of air conditioning is not the system itself—it’s the operating cost.
Operating cost is the term for how much money is required to keep the system running. Keeping the operating cost low involves using less energy, and having lower electric bills each month. Luckily, there are some amazing new energy-efficient options for AC replacement. Here’s what’s changed since you last bought an air conditioner.