New Technology That Has Improved Air Conditioners

If you’re looking to replace your old air conditioner this spring, you may be surprised by how far technology has improved in the last 15-20 years. Improvements to air conditioners include:

Quieter Operation – By optimizing the shape of fan blades manufacturers have been able to made AC operation with less noise. Newer refrigerants enable compressors to operate more quietly.

Environmentally Friendly Refrigerants – Unlike the Freon® coolant used over a decade ago that caused damage to the earth’s ozone layer, newer R410A are environmentally friendly and also perform better.

Reduced Energy Consumption – Decades ago it was not uncommon for a central air conditioner to consume 6,000 watts of electricity every hour to cool a typical house. Today, that level has been reduced to around 1,700 watts an hour, thanks to technology like variable speed fans and scroll compressors.

Have questions about central air conditioners? Call ABC Southwest Plumbing & Air Conditioning. We can help answer all your questions.