SEER Rating
SEER Rating
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Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio
The Importance of SEER
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, or SEER, rating is the method used to describe the efficiency of a particular equipment systme. A system purchased today would typically range from 10.00 SEER to 17.00 SEER. If your home's system is 15-20 years old, your system may range from 8.00 SEER to 10.00 SEER, which at the time of purchase and installation, was considered a good rating. But today holds higher efficiency units. With all the focus on conservation and energy cost savings, the systems from over 10 years ago are quickly becoming obsolete.
As illustrated in the following chart, upgrading from a 10.00 SEER to a 20.00 SEER air conditioning unit can save money by reducing power consumption. Over time, that results in helping your wallet as well as the environment!
Annual Cooling Cost Savings |
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| A/C System Size | 78° 2800 Annual Cooling Hours |
75° 3500 Annual Cooling Hours |
72° 4500 Annual Cooling Hours |
| 2 Ton 24,000 BTU up to 1,000 sqft |
$403.20 | $504.00 | $648.00 |
| 3 Ton 36,000 BTU 1200 to 1500 sqft |
$572.97 | $716.21 | $920.84 |
| 4 Ton 48,000 BTU 1600 to 2000 sqft |
$664.09 | $830.12 | $1067.00 |
| 5 Ton 60,000 BTU 2000 to 2500 sqft |
$672.00 | $840.00 | $1080.00 |
Life Time Savings |
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| Lifetime Savings | FPL Rebate | Total | |
| 2 Ton 24,000 BTU |
$5,250 | $755 | $6,005 |
| 3 Ton 36,000 BTU |
$8,100 | $1,130 | $9,230 |
| 4 Ton 48,000 BTU |
$10,650 | $1,510 | $12,160 |
| 5 Ton 60,000 BTU |
$13,350 | $1,930 | $15,280 |
*Savings based on 2800 annual cooling hours and $0.106 per kWh energy cost. Results may vary.
