Cooling Facts

Approximately 75% of installed cooling equipment may have incorrect amount of refrigerant, which can lower efficiency by 5-20% and reduce the equipment's lifespan. Con Edison

Energy consumption for home air conditioning accounts for almost 5% of all the electricity produced in the U.S. and produces about 140 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy

For each degree you are able to raise the thermostat, you will save 3–5% on air conditioning costs. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy

Improving the ventilation in your attic can lower the temperature of the entire house. Con Edison