Air Conditioning, Room for Consumers

Did You Know? If every room air conditioner sold were ENERGY STAR qualified, it would prevent 800 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually, equivalent to the emissions of more than 66,000 cars. Overview ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioners use at least 10% less energy than conventional models.

ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioners often include timers for better temperature control, allowing you to use the minimum amount of energy you need to cool your room.

Specifications Current Specification Effective Date:

November 16, 2005

Room air conditioners originally qualified for the ENERGY STAR label in October, 1996. ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioners are 10% more efficient than non-qualified models.

Room Air Conditioners Key Product Criteria : ENERGY STAR

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What else should I look for when buying a room air conditioner?

You may also be interested to know that many people buy an air conditioner that is too large. ENERGY STAR suggests making sure your unit is properly sized.

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