Technological advancements have allowed people to enjoy the fruits of their hard labor and intense research. From cooling fans and other devices aimed at manipulating temperatures for comfort, we now have air conditioning systems. The first electromechanical cooling unit came out in 1902, invented by Willis Carrier, which essentially was the first air conditioner in the world. Today, structures no longer maintain a single unit but utilize a system.

1. On Reliability:
The Efficiency
Standards of an Air
Conditioning System
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2. Technological advancements have allowed people to enjoy the fruits of their hard
labor and intense research. From cooling fans and other devices aimed at
manipulating temperatures for comfort, we now have air conditioning systems. The
first electromechanical cooling unit came out in 1902, invented by Willis Carrier,
which essentially was the first air conditioner in the world. Today, structures no
longer maintain a single unit but utilize a system.
Across the United States, AC’s have come to be an integral part of nearly every
home, building, or structure. With the development of air conditioners, it is but
natural for efficiency to be a constant point of concern. Energy-savers, along with a
bunch of additional features like remote control, serve only to improve air
conditioning systems. These developments warrant a standard that all AC systems
should subscribe to.
Standards of Efficiency: It Serves to Meet a Purpose
The efficiency of an air conditioner often lies in its energy consumption. A model
considered to be highly efficient usually carries ratings that are relative to the
seasonal energy efficiency ratio or SEER. The SEER is indicative of the energy an AC
needs to cool or heat a given area. Older AC systems carry a SEER rating of six or
lower.

3. Energy-efficient models flaunt the labels showcasing their qualifications. These
models are 15 percent more efficient than the standard AC units. Apart from these
energy labels, there are governing agencies in charge of regulating the efficiency of
air conditioners.
The Code of Federal Regulations, or CFR, defines the standards of efficiency for
various home appliances such as central air conditioning systems. As a part of a
structure’s central heating and cooling system, air conditioning systems utilize ducts
to ensure the entire home or building receives the necessary cooling or heating it
needs. These standards also have to comply with the U.S. Department of Energy.
Built to Last: The Installation of a New Air Conditioner
For homes or buildings with outdated air conditioning systems, the installation of a
new unit can make a world of difference. If an AC is more than eight years old, then
by the present standards, it is more than likely to be inefficient. It may be costing
its owners more than it is providing them comfort. For example, a 13-SEER air
conditioning system consumes less than 18 percent of the energy that a 10-SEER
AC unit uses. The disparity in efficiency is more than glaring, and durability, at the
same time, becomes an issue that the home- or building owner must address.

4. Sources:
http://superiorhvacstl.com/air-conditioning/air-conditioning-installation/
https://energy.gov/energysaver/central-air-conditioning
https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/product.aspx/product
id/75
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/07/07/how-air-conditioning-became-a-necessity-
for-nearly-all-and-the-enemy-of-your-electricity-bill/
https://www.remodelersadvantage.com/2015-hvac-efficiency-standards/