I have a very old GE air conditioner. 15000 BTU 14 amps?

Question

Model AQP12AAM1.
Here's the thing. Its not putting out the best air. It's cooling a space approx 35'x20'. Output is strong, filter is clean, its just real old and low on gas.
Question: What size can I go down to where I can cool the room size comfortably and knock out a few amps. 14 amps has got to be costing me a lot in electricity right?

Answer 1

When you talk amperage like 14, that would be the maximum it would draw on high blower with the compressor running. The less efficient your old unit becomes the more it has to run at maximum draw to get the temperature where it needs to be hence costing more to run.

Air conditioners have come a long way in efficiency since your model was made. You will save money right off the bat by replacing it with the same BTU unit of a new style.

Not knowing what's in your room, if it's enclosed and what other variable on the load would be to actually calculate the BTU needed we should go by what you have used when it was running good.

Shop for a new unit AROUND the 15,000 BTU that has a good ENERGY STAR RATING and you will be saving money in no time.