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If you're in the market for a new HVAC system, you've probably noticed that most units have several different energy ratings. The most important of these ratings are the SEER and EER, figures that measure the energy efficiency of the air conditioner. Here, Comfort Tech Heating and Air Conditioning—based in Thomasville, NC, and servicing the Piedmont Triad area—offers a brief overview of these two revealing ratings. 

Guide to Energy Ratings 

SEER

HVACSeasonal energy efficiency ratio, or SEER, measures the amount of electrical power required to run an air conditioner over the course of an entire season. The higher the rating, the more efficient the unit—and the less electricity it will need throughout the season. As of 2015, government standards require all HVAC systems to earn a rating of at least 14. High-efficiency systems start between 16 and 20 and go as high as 28. 

EER

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) measures how much electrical input is required to run an air conditioning system under the hottest conditions—usually 95 degrees or higher. In this way, it measures the unit's efficiency when bearing the greatest energy load. Government standards require a minimum EER of 10, while some hotter states—including Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada—require 11 or higher. Look for the Energy Star symbol, which recognizes split systems with a rating of 12 or higher and package units with an EER of 11 and up. 

Comfort Tech Heating and Air Conditioning recognizes the importance of staying cool in soaring summer temperatures, as well as the benefits of doing so efficiently. This full-service HVAC company specializes in heating and air conditioning installation, air conditioner repair, and indoor air quality inspection. Visit the company website to read more about their heating and cooling solutions, or give the HVAC pros a call at (336) 472-5858. Mention the website and receive $20 off your Comfort Tech Heating and Air Conditioning Service!

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