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The 13 SEER Transition

Like many consumer products that use energy, air conditioners and heat pumps are manufactured to meet or exceed minimum efficiency standards set by the U.S. Department of energy. For nearly a decade, that minimum has been 10 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio).

Effective January 23, 2006, the minimum is 13 SEER, A 30% increase over the current standard. Much like miles-per-gallon (MPG) for a car, SEER measures the efficiency
of air conditioners and heat pumps, The higher the SEER the more efficient the product.

Who will this affect?
The 13 SEER minimum applies to everyone - consumers, your local HVAC dealer and all manufactures of air conditioning and heat pumps. However, it only applies to new equipment manufactured after January 23, 2006. In other words, you can continue to use your current system indefinitely, even if it operates below 13 SEER. However, if you own an older system that often needs repair or if it is simply time to replace your current system, Purchasing a 13 SEER model now will give you two advantages:

You'll start saving money on your monthly utility bills with a newer more efficient system.

You'll be able to make the switch at today's costs instead of tomorrow's.

What does this mean to me?
For many homeowners, a 13 SEER air conditioner or heat pump will represent money saved on each month's electric bill. Exactly how much you can save will depend on the efficiency of your current system.

Here's a comparison:
13 SEER efficiency delivers about 30% more energy savings over a 10 SEER model and even higher efficiencies over lower SEER units that are frequently found in older homes.

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