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North Carolina Alternative Energy Corp.
This non-profit organization examined air conditioning manufacturers' efficiencies versus the actual efficiencies that resulted after installation

90% of the units tested exhibited some sort of energy-wasting problem
50% had an improper refrigerant charge
40% failed to meet minimum air flow criterion. 20% were barely inside the range specified by manufacturers.
A deficiency of 20% in air flow reduces the SEER rating by 17%.
A 15% return air leak from a 120° attic could reduce a 12 SEER to 6!

Texas A&M University

Found that a 23% refrigerant undercharge could result in a 52% efficiency loss.

Pacific Gas & Electric

Found the average heating energy savings for repair of disconnected ducts was 15%
Repair of diffuser leakage 7.5%
Correct low air flow 5.6%
Repair leaks and correct refrigerant charge 18.4%

Lakeland Electric & Water

The Florida Solar Energy Center's researchers found that by repairing leaking duct work, cooling energy was reduced by an average of 17.4%

Honeywell

Found that a typical heat pump would lose almost 50% of its efficiency after 20 years, even if a typical "dust stop" filter had been installed
In 20 years, a 12 SEER unit could degrade to a 6 SEER if it is not properly maintained
This would double the energy cost!

Louisiana State University And Gulf States Utility

Found consumers could save about $30 per month just by making sure that their air conditioning system is cleaned and serviced regularly.

Industry research shows:

Every .01" of dirt on Evap. coil can increase operating costs by 5%
10% refrigerant undercharge can increase operating costs by 20%