13 Mar SEER Rating Guide: Choosing the Right Efficiency Rating for Your AC
SEER rating, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, is a critical factor in determining an air conditioning system’s energy efficiency. To get the best value for your money, it’s essential to choose the appropriate SEER rating for your air conditioner. This guide will discuss SEER and whether a higher rating is worth the annual operating cost, the difference in efficiency between a 16 and 14 SEER system, and whether a high or low average cost per kWh is better. Additionally, we’ll examine the impact of SEER rating on your income statement, taking into account your operating hours and electricity rates per kWh.
Understanding SEER
SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, and it measures the efficiency of a new air conditioning system by comparing the cooling output to the energy consumed during a typical cooling season. A higher SEER rating indicates better energy efficiency and may be required to meet efficiency standards in some areas.
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