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Air conditioning
Choose an ENERGY STAR air conditioner
Carrier 52FC0101E Room Air Conditioning Unit
Designed to deliver "quiet, efficient comfort," this ENERGY STAR-qualified through-the-wall room air conditioning unit has an output of 10,000 BTU. It features state-of-the-art touch-pad controls and a user-friendly infrared remote.Carrier Infinity Series Central Air Conditioner
This ENERGY STAR-qualified central air conditioning system boasts a SEER rating up to 21, employs environmentally sound Puron refrigerant, and helps improve indoor air quality. It is designed to run quietly for optimal comfort.Friedrich QuietMaster Programmable Air Conditioner - SS12L10
The 11,800 BTU, 115 volt QuietMaster offers commercial grade cooling, quiet operation, 8-way air flow control, and a washable filter. The unit is fully programmable, including a 24-hour timer, and comes with a convenient remote control.Frigidaire 8000 BTU Room Air Conditioner FAA085P7A
This unit, capable of cooling up to 350 square feet, puts you in control, with electronic settings that give you the option of cool, energy-saver, and fan modes. It also reduces allergens in the air through a clean filtration system.Gibson GAA065P7A Window Air Conditioner
The ENERGY STAR-approved Gibson Window Air Conditioner boasts an EER of 10.8. Its 8,000 BTU cooling capacity can cool up to 3,000 square feet, and it features eight-way air direction control and tilt-out filter access.Haier 10,000 BTU Energy Star Air Conditioner
This Energy Star device offers a digital time/temperature display, 24-hour on/off timer, and three cooling and three fan settings. Additional features include an electrostatic air filter and electronic full-function remote control.Lennox Signature XC21 Air Conditioner
This R-410A central air conditioner is ENERGY STAR qualified and comes with a SEER rating of up to 20.50. It features a high-efficiency outdoor coil to provide exceptional heat transfer and low air resistance for high-efficiency operation.Sharp AFS120MX Air Conditioner
This powerful window unit has an energy-efficiency rating of 10.8, can cool up to 745 square feet, and features a 12-hour start/stop timer. Other features include digital control, a remote, and an easily washable filter.TRANE XR14 Whole House Air Conditioner
This ENERGY STAR-rated central air conditioner uses R-410A refrigerant and gets a SEER rating up to 15. You can add a Trane Air Cleaner to your system to filter out more dust, pollen, and other irritants throughout your entire home.
Seal air leaks in your building
Comfort Plus foam insulating tape
This self-adhesive insulating tape seals leaks around doors, windows, and attic hatches.Energy Federation Incorporated weatherization products
Energy Federation Incorporated (EFI) sells a number of weatherization products to better seal your home.GreenBean Foam Insulation
GreenBean offers eco-friendly spray foam insulation to seal and insulate homes and buildings.Icynene Insulation System
Icynene is a 100 percent water-blown foam insulation that minimizes air leakage for improved energy efficiency.Safecoat Caulking Compound
Safecoat Caulking Compound is nontoxic, water-based, elastic emulsion type caulking compound designed to seal around windows and other openings, as well as fill cracks, wall holes, and more.
Program your thermostat for energy efficiency
Honeywell TH8110 VisionPro Programmable Thermostat
This ENERGY STAR-qualified programmable thermostat features a touchscreen.Hunter Fan Company 44360 7-Day Energy Star Programmable Thermostat
This inexpensive programmable thermostat is ENERGY STAR compliant.
Install a fan
Grainger Whole House Fans
Featuring a line of both traditional and window-mount two-speed whole house fans, Grainger carries an array of sizes and strengths to meet any home's specific needs.Hampton Bay 52 inch Fulton Ceiling Fan
This ENERGY STAR-rated five-blade ceiling fan comes equipped with a remote control and light fixture in brushed nickel. The power plus motor provides superior air movement and a triple capacitor for quiet operation.Modern Fan Company Altus Hugger Ceiling Fan
Designed for low ceilings, this 52 inch, three-blade fan is ENERGY STAR rated and comes with a lifetime warranty. Available in both white and brushed aluminum finish.Quiet Giant Whole House Fan 4500 CFM QG
The Quiet Giant is a quiet, efficient, and powerful two-speed whole house fan. It can be used as a single fan installed in a central hallway or in a multi-fan configuration.R.E. Williams Whole House Fans
R.E. Williams offers a line of inexpensive and efficient whole house fans. The fans come with detailed installation instructions, as well as recommendations for professional installers in your area.
Install an evaporative cooler
Fujitronic FH-776 WhirlWind Air Swamp Cooler
The Fujitronic FH-776 Whirl Wind functions as an air cooler, fan, humidifier, and ionic air purifier, all with a CFM rating between 200 and 300. Features three fan speeds and a remote control.ProKool Evaporative Swamp Cooler
The energy-efficient ProKool Evaporative Swamp Cooler moves up to 20 percent more air than competing coolers and takes up less space. It's rated at 8270 CFM, and can cool up to 12,418 cubic feet per minute at 370 RPM.
Lower the shades
Conservation Concepts, Inc. Window Treatments
Offers a number of energy-efficient window shades. Serves south central Pennsylvania.Earthshade Natural Blinds
Earthshade Natural Blinds offers a variety of hand-crafted window shades and claims not to use chemicals, dyes, or other harsh processing.Hartmann & Forbes Fine Hand Woven Window Coverings
Company also features a take-back recycling initiative.
Comments
1:27pm
i love the list. there are so many things you can do with your existing AC before you throw it (or drop it!) out the window. shading and proper settings can go a long way! or simply embracing summer!
8:00pm
anyone know of a small, inexpensive, efficient wall unit?