Understanding SEER Ratings: What You Need to Know Before Replacing Your HVAC Unit
When it’s time to replace your air conditioner or heat pump, one of the first terms you’ll hear is SEER rating. But what exactly does SEER mean—and why does it matter to your comfort and energy bills? At Custom Comfort Air, we’re here to help Sugar Land homeowners make informed decisions about their home comfort systems. Let’s break down what SEER ratings are, how they affect efficiency, and what to look for before upgrading your HVAC unit. Call 281.342.2512 What Is a SEER Rating? SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It measures how efficiently an air conditioner or heat pump converts electricity into cooling over an entire season. Think of it like miles per gallon (MPG) for your car—the higher the SEER rating, the more cooling you get for each unit of energy consumed. For example: A 14 SEER system uses more energy than a 17 SEER system to produce the same amount of cooling. That difference can add up to hundreds of dollars in annual savings on your electric bill. The New SEER2 Standards As of 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy introduced updated efficiency standards known as SEER2. These new ratings reflect more accurate, real-world testing...
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