IS YOUR CENTRAL AIR-CONDITIONER PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED TO SAVE ENERGY AND MONEY?

Story Summary:

As temperatures start rising, Americans will be switching on the A-C for a little cool comfort. Higher energy costs have gotten everyone’s attention lately so as furnaces give way to air-conditioners as temperatures heat up, Americans need to know about new energy efficiency rules…and how to make sure a new system is all it can be. Today’s central air conditioners are more energy efficient than ever, but if they are not installed properly, they might leave you a little hot under the collar.

ARI certifies the efficiency of A/Cs and offers tips in this story on how to make the most of a new energy efficient A/C.

For a list of ARI-certified products and consumer tips on home energy efficiency, you can also visit the ARI home page at www.ari.org.

Soundbites

• William G. Sutton, President, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
• Homeowner

B-Roll Includes

• Houses and A/C units
• Installer speaking with homeowner
• A/C thermostat

VIDEO PROVIDED BY: "Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I"