Air Conditioning Cost Calculator
By entering the “input” information below, you can perform a simple comparison of the operating costs associated with various cooling options. The estimates are based on cooling the average residence in Nebraska.
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Tailor These Defaults Towards Your Situation |
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| Heat Gain (estimated new 1,500 sq. ft. ranch) | = | |
| Cooling Hours (600 western, 700 central, 800 eastern Nebraska) | = | |
| Electric Charge per kWh | = | |
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Note: Air conditioners and air source heat pumps have similar cooling efficiencies. |
Click on the button below to view the operating cost chart:
This estimate is to provide a “ball park” operating cost comparison between the available cooling options based on various assumptions. This is an estimate and assumes average operating practices and an average cooling season.



