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In this video will explain what seer ratings mean and how they factor in to overall efficiency and ultimately your HVAC purchase. SEER stands for seasonal energy efficiency ratio. the seer rating of a unit is the cooling output of the system during a typical cooling season divided by the total electric energy used during that same period. the higher the seer rating means the greater the unit's efficiency. your heating and cooling system uses more energy than any other appliance in your home. when it's time to replace or add to your HVAC system you'll want to pay attention to the seer level of the potential air conditioner. remember the higher the seer number the more efficient the unit saving you more money on energy costs in the long run. the US EPA currently requires residential air conditioners manufactured and installed after January 1st 2015 to have a minimum seer rating of 13 for the northern states and minimum of 14 seer in the southwest and southeast states. many existing homes with older air conditioners may have a seer rating of 10 or less. you can usually find your system seer rating on an Energy Guide sticker on your outside condensing unit. if your system is more than 15 years old, consider investing in a newer unit with a higher seer to save annually on your energy bill. for example say your current air conditioner has a seer rating of 10. if you upgraded to a 14 seer air conditioner your power consumption would be reduced by 29 percent per year depending on how much electricity is used. in the cost per kilowatt you could save up to fifteen hundred over five y ears and up to three thousand over 10 years in energy costs. HVACDirect.com has an online SEER energy efficiency calculator you can use to help predict the energy costs you'll save with various seer ratings. while the stated seer rating is an excellent starting point when considering a new air conditioner there are individual variables which may affect the actual seer rating experienced. the stated seer rating represents the potential efficiency of the unit under perfect conditions. the air conditioners efficiency also depends on the right sizing of the unit for your home along with correct installation and an evaluation of other efficiency variables such as ductwork and window airflow leaks. additionally keep in mind that your air conditioner doesn't operate independently; it's tied to your furnace or air handler system which is responsible for moving the cool air throughout the house. your furnace or air handlers age condition and style are definite factors and your air conditioners seer rating. as you shop for heat pumps or air conditioner systems HVACdirect.com features a handy filter tool to narrow down your choices to the seer level you are shopping for. be sure to watch the last video in our getting started series explaining how to take all you've learned and use it to shop for and save on your heating and cooling equipment. if you need any further assistance or have additional questions please give us a call send us an email or chat with us online you