That's exacly what researchers found when they examined the air conditioners of homeowners complaining about high summer electric bills.
Here's what independent researchers commissioned by Pacific Electric and Gas found:
- 67% had improper air flow.
- 53% had dirty or clogged coils.
- 40% had dirty,clogged or missing filters
- 27% had refrigerant that was overcharged.
- 27% had refrigerant that was undercharged.
- 20% had a refrigerant leak.
- 93% had dut leakage greater than the recommended maximum.
They concluded that these homeowners could achieve from between 10% and 30% reductions in energy bills without major repairs.
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