Efficient room A/C info request [RE-wrenches]

[Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services]

Any way you could reduce the waste heat being discharged so you don't have
to use energy to remove it?

Todd


Doug Pratt wrote:

> Hi Allan,
>   The Energy Star site is your salvation for off-the-shelf efficient
> appliances. This great consumer site tells you everything you need to
> know about a particular appliance to be a smart shopper, then lists all
> the most efficient units by make and model. The basic site address is
> www.energystar.gov. Here's a link to the Room Air Conditioners page.
> http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=roomac.pr_room_ac
>
> 1 kWh = 3414 BTU, so you're looking for an AC unit in the 4,000-5,000
> BTU range. Fairly small as AC goes. Don't buy too big. Short run cycles
> are less efficient. (It'll tell ya all about that on the site.)
>
> Cheers,
> Doug Pratt

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