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As the temperature increases, including the cost of cooling the house. But a new federal law can contribute to your home, as cool and economical. In January, the U.S. Department of Energy, the minimum efficiency standards for air conditioners and heat pumps from 10 to 13 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). Although owner aren't in place less than 13 Seer could shave 23% of energy supply. Think about how SEER gas mileage over the Seer or miles per gallon, more energy"help " you receive. Then, as SEER levels increase, the cooling and heating your products with a low consumption of energy, so that more Bang for your Buck, while the real environmental benefits by reducing energy consumption. "The new 13 SEER standard, not only saves energy but also reduces carbon dioxide emissions associated with it," says Rick Roetken, marketing manager for Indianapolis-based Bryant Heating and cooling systems. Bryant recently released a new line of 13 SEER models, economies of excellence, efficiency and comfort. Improving the top-of-the-line has reached levels of development up to 20, when you allow users to heat, cold, humidity, air quality inside the premises, maintenance and souvenirs from a unique and easy to navigate Source. To make sure your cooling system at peak efficiency home, Roetken recommended that at least once a year by a qualified professional. Here are some additional tips: * Install more attic insulation. Upgrade to 3 inches to 12 inches for air conditioning by 10 percent. * Plant a tree. A good tree position, you can shade the air conditioning by 25 percent. Green shade of trees to the south and west and green in the North. * Use the box of ceiling fans and for the movement of air in the house. * Place the fan on the air-conditioning system central"a " no"auto". It will constantly move the air to maintain constant temperature throughout the house and in the care of dehumidifiers. * If you have a window air conditioner, make sure that's the right size. C's better than ' s too small and not too big. Greater unity and to put more and won't do a good job of dehumidifying the air. * Invest in a programmable thermostat. * If you don't a central air conditioning, try to use a whole house attic fan. This device pushes hot air through openings in the attic, the temperature in the house about 5 degrees in less than 10 minutes.