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Ad Number: 063020Z467 Few experiences provide as much relief as walking into a cool room on a hot summer day. Air conditioning systems make such experiences possible, and homeowners' decision in regard to which one to install in their homes is significant. Homeowners may not know where to begin in regard to finding the right air conditioning system for their home. According to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute, the best systems provide steady, dependable performance for many years when sized correctly for the home. Correct installation and routine maintenance also can ensure homeowners' air conditioning systems withstand the test of time. How do I know which size is best? When shopping for new air conditioning systems, homeowners must consider a host of factors to ensure they get the best match. e AHRI notes that the home's age, the number and quality of its windows, how well it's insulated, the number of stories it has, and its square footage are among the factors to consider. Homeowners can benefit from working with trained technicians who can investigate each of these factors and recommend the correct system. e AHRI recommends homeowners ask their technicians to perform a Manual J analysis, which is a standardized formula that can help homeowners get the perfect system for their homes. What about energy efficiency? Energy efficiency is an important consideration when purchasing a new air conditioner for a home. Energy rates vary depending on where a person lives, but rates remain pretty high across the board. e Energy Information Association notes that residential electricity rates increased throughout the United States by about 15 percent between 2009 and 2019. An energy-efficient unit can help homeowners save considerable amounts of money, so homeowners can ask their technicians to recommend energy-efficient units that suit their homes. A unit that adequately cools a home without consuming a lot of costly electricity should be every homeowner's goal. e U.S. Department of Energy employs the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating, or SEER, to inform consumers about the efficiency of each air conditioner. is rating is noted on the Energy Guide® label on each unit, and the higher the number, the more efficient the unit. Home air conditioning systems are costly. But the right choice of unit can keep homes cool without costing homeowners a fortune in energy costs. 5100 S Thompson St. Springdale, AR 72764 479-756-1003 | www.WeichertGriffin.com This beautiful home features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, open living space with den, and a formal dining room. The kitchen has corian countertops and a pantry that goes on and on! Other details include, newer ceramic wood-look flooring, new AC unit, and newer roof. But maybe some of the best aspects are the deck from which you can enjoy the quiet views and the sunsets, and the subdivision's private Beaver Lake paved access and no HOA fees! Seller is offering $8000 allowance for closing costs, appliances, etc... Lot is 1.41 acres MOL. Property location is RD eligible per the USDA website. Directions: Hwy 412 E to left on Sonora Rd, right on N Par- sons Rd, right on Pleasure Heights, right on Ponderosa (WC 584), right on Friendship View. 21839 Friendship View Drive - Springdale 3 Bed • 2.5 Bath • 2,472 S.F. • ML#1146482 • $324,000 LISTED BY: Lee Bramell REALTOR ® 479-236-8785 LBramell@WeichertGriffin.com A buyer's guide to home air conditioning systems The right choice of an air conditioning unit can keep homes cool without costing homeowners a fortune in energy costs. 30 • JULY 2020 • OZARK LIVING

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