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davidbuckley
Citizen
Username: Davidbuckley
Post Number: 126
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2003 - 7:36 am: |     |
I don't know exactly what it means but I believe that the higher the SEER number the more efficient the unit (and the more expensive the unit!!)
I think 14 SEER is the highest available. Does it makes sense to spend the most for the most efficient or is the increment of efficiency of say a 14 SEER unit over a 12 unit so small as to be not worthwhile?
Of course the amount of $ is key...any advice gratefully received!!
Many thanks and be well, all.
David Buckley |
LilLB
Citizen
Username: Lillb
Post Number: 67
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2003 - 3:23 pm: | |
We have a 14 SEER, but never had anything else to compare it to, so I'm not sure of how much of a cost savings we are seeing over something with a lower rating, but found a couple of web sites that might describe/illustrate the $
http://grangerair.com/seer.html
http://www.ac-unlimited.com/ACEfficiencyWhatSEERreallyMeansToYou.html
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tourne
Citizen
Username: Tourne
Post Number: 190
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 14, 2003 - 11:46 pm: | |
Go to WWW.ENERGYSTAR.GOV for accurate, unbiased info on what you need. Keep in mind that there is up to a $550 rebate on CA units of 14 SEER in NJ. Go to www.njcep.com for rebate info and forms. With energy prices on the rise, it usually pays to go with the higher SEER. But shop around, different manufacturers cost more than others. |
tourne
Citizen
Username: Tourne
Post Number: 191
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 14, 2003 - 11:51 pm: | |
For rebate information see www.njcleanenergy.com/html/1residential/1_cool_advantage.html. |
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