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See and discover other items: air conditioner condenserI know this is not the season for air conditioning.  But here in Texas, it got up to 112 deg for several days.  I had electric bills that were nearly $500 for 4 months and my AC ran 24 hours a day.   I do not want to live through that again.  My home and air conditioning unit were built/ purchased in 2004.  I feel that the unit is undersized but most contractors have disagreed because they are going by some EPA recommendation.  air conditioner split system cleaningThe unit is a 3 ton Carrier, I think 8 seer.  air conditioning unit for deskThe home is 1987 sq ft, two story.  air conditioning unit suppliersHere is my quesiton:  How can I determine how much electricity will be save if I upgrade to a 4 ton 13 seer unit?

Not what you were looking for ?Welcome to the community. I remember seeing news reports last summer about the truly smoking hot weather down south. Since you have SEER, (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating), ratios for both old and new units, a rough estimate is fairly easy.  The new larger unit will hopefully not have to run 24/7 like your current one does. Based strictly on output per watt of power in and assuming all other conditions are the same, the new A/C will use about 8/13 as much electricity.  This is about 38% less energy use. Hopefully next summer won’t be as hot either! I hope this helps, In November 2010 we replaced a 4 ton Lennox 1992 8 seer with a 4 ton XR 15 Trane 16 seer (including compressor, air handler and UV lights. Under air we have 2045 SQ feet (two story) Cost installed was about $4600.00 After installation the KW usage dropped so dramatically the Electric company sent out a meter reader to check  :-) In Florida the hottest months are usually July-August-SeptemberJuly -August 2010 temps were an average of 90 degrees,  we used 3353 KW hours that month.

In comparison the July -August 2011  KW hours usage at average temps of 93 degrees was 1842 KW hours. My last bill received was $132.00 with budget billing as opposed to the average of  $300.00 we were paying prior to installing the new unit. Made a big difference, you will notice it within 30-60 days. I hope this helps.  THank you for the info.  My high kilowatt usage was Aug 4-Sep 5 at 4712.8 kwh. If I am calculating correctly, 38% less kilowatts, that would be around 2929 kwh.  So that would be good.  You gave me even more good information with the numbers on the kw usage.  From Aug 4- Sep 5 we used 4712.8 kwh and Sep 6-Oct 5 3859 kwh.  If I can reduce usage like you did to 1842 kwh, I would be happy. Newf - is the calculation you are using 8/13 referring to the 8 seer vs 13 seer systems?  So if I get a 15 seer the calculation would be 8/15 ?  Thanks in advance for the info.Mathematically, comparing pure ratios the numbers work out that way. Going from 8 to 15 you would use 8/15 as much power (53%), saving 47% compared to what you used to use.

While your mileage may vary due to real world factors like fan motor run-time, changes in weather from one year to the next, etc. the savings are still substantial.  floridalife57's real world examples show the energy savings. I should add that anywhere you can improve on insulation will also reap rewards. Programmable thermostats can also help when there are periods of time the home is unoccupied. Hello floridalife57 and welcome to the Community! We are glad to have you join the forum. Thanks for the real world information on your energy savings. Let’s keep the meter readers busy. Please keep us updated on your projects and feel free to join in helping others. Hi Newf, Is it better to replace the AC Unit during the fall and winter months? If so, what are the advantages of doing so?  The only advantage I can think of is that in the "off" season you MAY be able to get a price break. While the same people that install A/C units generally also do furnaces, there is no hurry to install an A/C unit now in much of the country. 

As a result, the install can be timed when crews are not busy.  Add to that the occasional clearance sales from manufacturers at this time of year and there is at least the potential of saving some money. Also a cost issue, if you need to replace your furnace then adding in a new A/C unit at the same time can result in some savings. Hi Newf - I am still planning this project and I am down to deciding on heat pump or electric furnace to go with my new AC.  Can you tell me which one uses less electricity?  Heat pump or electric furnace? Maybe your old central air conditioner has quit working, and you think you need a replacement.  Maybe you want to upgrade to a more energy-efficient or environmentally-friendly system. Maybe you’re not sure what to do. Whatever the reason you’re considering a new air conditioner or furnace, you’ll want to go through this handy checklist to make sure you are shopping for the right equipment and asking contractors the right questions.

1.  How much time do I really have to replace my system? Click here to learn how to put time on your side to get the right equipment for your needs. 2.  Do I really need to replace my entire system or can it be repaired? Click here to see the many factors facing the repair vs. replace decision. 3.  How much space am I trying to cool (and has it changed since the old AC was installed)? Click here to learn how you might need more or less cooling and heating power based on changes in your home or workspace. 4.  Do I want something more than “just cold air”? Click here to read about how improvements in comfort, energy costs and the environment can make you feel better and save you money. 5.   Do I really need to cool the whole house all the time? Click here to see how some common suggestions can actually lead to bigger problems. 6.  Is there really anything new in air conditioning? Click here for an overview of new technologies available today and what they mean to you.