Upgrading your air conditioning unit can not only help usher your home into the 21st century and keep it nice and chilly during those sweltering hot summer months, but it can also be a source of great savings.

That’s because upgraded AC units are often far more energy efficient than their older counterparts and break down far less (or not at all) so you’re spending less on repairs and the cost of replacement parts.

But you may be unconvinced to spend the money needed for a substantial upgrade of your air conditioning unit and who can blame you? After the price of parts and installation, you may just be looking at a total bill of a few thousand dollars. That’s enough to break any carefully considered household budget and so perhaps now is not the time to be contemplating such a project.

However, think about all of the money you …