Posts Tagged ‘SEER’
These HVAC Terms Can Give You an Advantage When You’re Planning a Replacement
Do you feel knowledgeable about your HVAC system? If your air conditioner broke tomorrow, would you be comfortable with what you needed to ask your Wichita area HVAC contractor? If you’re like most Kansas homeowners, the answers to both questions might be “no.”
Read MoreEnergy Star-certified Appliances Can Save You Money
Home heating and cooling has been revolutionized in the past 10-15 years. If you don’t have an Energy Star-approved appliance, the money you think you are saving by not making a purchase could be getting burned up in your inefficient unit.
Read MoreThose Restored Federal Tax Credits–In a Few Months, They’ll Be Retired
In January, Congress renewed the 25C tax credits for energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, as well as some home improvements. If you had been thinking about a system replacement, this was welcome news. But you may not have rushed out to get that new system, because you had a whole year to act. Well, the…
Read MoreAn Introduction to SEER Efficiency Ratings
Air conditioning units may look similar, but they’re not all built to the same quality, and they do not all have the same SEER efficiency ratings. It’s important to understand the difference. SEER means Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, a measure of how well your A/C or heat pump converts electricity into cooling during a season.…
Read MoreYour Split Air Conditioning System: Why the 2 Sides Need to Match Up
What happens when only one component of your split air conditioning system starts to give you trouble? While you might assume that the solution is to simply replace the ailing component, the answer is actually more complex than that. Here’s why properly matching the indoor and outdoor units of your split system A/C is so important.
Read MoreR-22 Refrigerant Is in Even Shorter Supply This Summer–Is It Time for an A/C Replacement?
If you’ve been thinking about replacing your old air conditioner, now might be a good time. The Environmental Protection Agency is continuing to phase out the old industry-standard R-22 refrigerant, and this has caused costs for air conditioning recharge service to skyrocket. This year is expected to be the first time since the phase-out began several years…
Read MoreGetting the Most From Your High-Efficiency Heat Pump
Investing in a high-efficiency heat pump is a substantial purchase for most homeowners, and it’s only natural to expect the best performance from it. The energy efficiency of your home, your ductwork and the placement of the outdoor condenser will all help your heat pump reach its SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio).
Read MoreTake Advantage of Tax Credits for High-Efficiency Cooling Systems
Homeowners who need to replace their heat pumps or air conditioning equipment can take advantage of federal tax credits for high-efficiency cooling systems this year. The equipment has to meet minimum energy efficiency standards, known as the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) and EER (energy efficiency ratio). The credits are retroactive to Jan. 1, 2012…
Read MorePurchasing a New Cooling System? 2 Efficiency Ratings Dictate Performance
When you consider purchasing a new cooling system for your home, there are many terms you should know, but two efficiency ratings that can really help guide you to the right model are EER and SEER.
Read MoreAir Conditioning Season’s Not Far Away: Advice for Wise Shopping
Replacing your air conditioning may be one of the more challenging tasks you face as a homeowner, but when you make the right decisions, you’ll be rewarded with a comfortable home and lower energy bills. The three factors that drive your decision are the type of system you choose, its size and its energy efficiency.
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