With global temperatures rising, air conditioning is one of the most important energy issues. Home owners haven’t made low-cost cooling a priority, and so most American homes depend on air conditioning to keep them habitable during hot weather. Air conditioning systems are complicated and prone to inefficiency from low airflow, duct leakage, incorrect refrigerant charge, and oversized systems. Making intelligent choices about installation, service, and low-cost cooling options is essential to limiting your air-conditioning electricity costs.