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Energy Calculator

AC Doctor's online Energy Calculators help you determine the effect that high-efficiency cooling and heating solutions can have on your finances and your environmental footprint. Start by entering your zip code so our calculator can approximate how many hours your HVAC system will run per year, then adjust each of the other fields having a white background. Click the Calculate button to see your potential savings.
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  The average full-load cooling hours for selected location is: N/A
Number of units:
Electric rate ($/kWh):
 
Initial cost per unit (retail price with installation):
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) Rating:
Cooling Capacity of Air Conditioner (Btu/hr):
Use with Programmable Thermostat:
High Efficiency Unit
Conventional Unit
What fuel do you use to heat your home?
Fuel Rate ($/therm)
How large is your home? (in square feet)
When was your home built?
When was your existing furnace installed?
 
Installed Cost per Unit (estimated retail price)
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE)
Use with programmable Thermostat (Yes/No)
High Efficiency Unit
Conventional Unit
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  Summary of Benefits for 1 Central Air Conditioner(s)   Summary of Benefits for Gas Furnance

Initial cost difference  
Life cycle savings  
Net life cycle savings (life cycle savings - additional cost)  
Simple payback of additional cost (years)  
Life cycle energy saved (kWhMMBtu)  
Life cycle air pollution reduction (lbs of CO2)  
Number of cars removed from the road for a year  
Air pollution reduction equivalence (acres of forest)  
Savings as a percent of retail price  

  Annual and Life Cycle Costs and Savings for 1 Central Air Conditioner(s)   Annual and Life Cycle Costs and Savings for Gas Furnance

  1 HIGH EFFICIENCY
Unit		 1 Conventional
Unit		 Savings with
HIGH EFFICIENCY UNIT
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Energy Costs      
Energy consumption (kWhMMBtu)      
Energy consumption (Gallons)      
Maintenance Cost      
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Life cycle costs      
Operating Costs      
Energy Costs      
Energy consumption (kWhMMBtu)      
Energy consumption (Gallons)      
Maintenance Cost      
Purchase Price for 1 Unit(s)      
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