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Did You Know?

If every room air conditioner sold had earned the ENERGY STAR, it would prevent 900 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually, equivalent to the emissions from 80,000 cars.

About ENERGY STAR Air Conditioning, Room

Room Air Conditioners Room air conditioners that have earned the ENERGY STAR use about 10% less energy than conventional models. This could mean a savings of more than $60 over the lifetime of the unit.

ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioners often include timers for better temperature control, allowing you to use the minimum amount of energy you need to cool your room.

Current Specification Effective Date:

November 16, 2005

Room air conditioners originally qualified for the ENERGY STAR label in October, 1996. ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioners are 10% more efficient than non-qualified models.

Room Air Conditioners Key Product Criteria : ENERGY STAR

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What else should I look for when buying a room air conditioner?

You may also be interested to know that many people buy an air conditioner that is too large. ENERGY STAR suggests making sure your unit is properly sized.

These are the top FAQs related to Air Conditioning, Room and the ENERGY STAR program.

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