Knowing how to calculate the cost of your air conditioner can help you know how much it costs to run it all day long. Here’s how.
High temperatures can also wreak havoc on your wallet. As several states in the U.S. are impacted by heat waves, authorities recommend avoiding outdoor activities and staying indoors, if possible, with air conditioning. However, this measure can have adverse consequences on your finances due to high energy usage.
According to projections by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association of America (NEADA), Americans will see an approximate 8% increase in their energy bills between June and August, raising the figure from an estimated $661 to $719 from one month to the next.
Given that the rise in the electricity bill is virtually inevitable, experts in the field recommend the population keep abreast of how to calculate the costs of air conditioning, so that they have a clearer picture of the price that is reflected in your bill.
How to know how much it costs to use air conditioning all day long
As explained in an article in El Diario, there are three items that can help you know how much you spend on air conditioning: the Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER), the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) and the Cost per hour.
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)
It is responsible for measuring the efficiency of the air at a given time. To know it, you must divide the cooling capacity of your air in British thermal units (BTU) by the energy consumption in watts (W). These values are usually given in the user’s manual or marked on the appliance.
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)
It is responsible for measuring the efficiency over a season. To know it, you must divide the total cooling production in British thermal units (BTU) by the total energy consumption in watts (Wh).