Efficient With The Right AC Uni (NAPSA)—When warm weather is just around the corner, humidity is sure to follow. Homeowners who want to be comfortable should know how to remove unwanted moisture from the air. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are several things you can do to control moisture in the home: Ze | Fix leaks and seepage. Water entering the house from the outside can be corrected through landscaping, excavation or waterproofing. Place plastic covers over dirt in crawl spaces to prevent mois- ture from coming in from the ground. Install exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens to force moisture outside. Use dehumidifiers and air conditioners to reduce moisture. If you discover you need to install a new air-conditioning system, there are some important factors to consider. Properly sizing the condensing unit to accommodate the required capacity is vital to having an efficient and comfortable system. Whenreplacing the condensing unit, it’s important to replace the indoor coil to ensure maximum efficiency from the new unit. If the coil is too large, the unit will cycle on and off more frequently, overcooling and under-dehumidifying the space while increasing energy use. If the air conditioner is properly sized, it will experience longer run times, providing better cooling and dehumidification and lower energy bills. When replacing the condensing unit, it’s important to replace the indoor coil to ensure maximum efficiency from the new unit. Selecting a qualified, licensed and insured heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) contractor can help ensure that your new HVACsystemisinstalled correctly. In addition to comfort considerations, such as removing moisture from the air, homeowners should also consider the energy efficiency of a new unit. For example, the Coleman Echelon™ 5T air conditioner from Johnson Controls is ENERGY STAR qualified and the unit’s 15+ seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) significantly reduces electricity consumption. Two-stage cooling also makes the Echelon up to 60 percent moreefficient than conventional designs. To learn more about ways to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient with the right HVAC products, visit www.cole manac.com orcall (877) 874-7378.
