Energy Cost Estimator
Estimate what your air conditioner costs to run each month, and what a higher-efficiency system would cost instead.
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On the outdoor unit’s model number, a "36" usually means 36,000 BTU (3 tons).
In a Phoenix July, 10 to 14 hours of compressor runtime a day is normal.
APS and SRP customers usually land near $0.15. Southern California Edison rates run considerably higher.
$124.62
- Daily use
- 27.7 kWh
- Monthly use
- 831 kWh
- Cooling season (5 months)
- $623
Upgrading to a 16 SEER system would save about
$23.37 /month
Efficiency savings alone rarely pay for a replacement on their own. Run the numbers against the repair cost before deciding.
There is efficiency headroom here
Your system is below current mid-range efficiency. Worth pricing a replacement against what the next repair will cost, especially if the unit is over 12 years old.
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Send us your model number and rate plan and we will tell you what it costs to run, and whether a replacement pays for itself or not.
Estimates use average performance at rated efficiency. Actual cost varies with outdoor temperature, refrigerant charge, duct losses, thermostat setpoint and your utility’s time-of-use structure.
What this usually leads to
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