01-20-2016, 05:37 PM
Jon,
Some units are more efficient than others due to the compressor design improvements over the years. However, the refrigerants used today are not nearly as efficient as the ozone depleting ones of yesteryear. The two changes just about negate one another.
The physics of using electricity for air conditioning is NOT an energy efficient process, so AC units are going to be power hogs. I am not saying that improvements aren't out there, but don't expect a 50% reduction in power use.
Some units are more efficient than others due to the compressor design improvements over the years. However, the refrigerants used today are not nearly as efficient as the ozone depleting ones of yesteryear. The two changes just about negate one another.
The physics of using electricity for air conditioning is NOT an energy efficient process, so AC units are going to be power hogs. I am not saying that improvements aren't out there, but don't expect a 50% reduction in power use.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
99 Newell, 512
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home
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