Understanding SEER Ratings and Why They’re Important
Energy efficiency is obviously an important consideration when deciding what type of HVAC equipment to install. Calculating the energy efficiency of a furnace is simple since all you need to look at is the percentage of fuel the unit converts to heat. Unfortunately, determining the energy efficiency of an air conditioner or other cooling equipment is quite a bit more complicated. The reason is that, unlike with furnaces, the efficiency of an air conditioner can fluctuate quite dramatically from month to month or even hour to hour. Since the AC unit sits outside your house, it is directly impacted by...
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