{"id":7742,"date":"2023-02-27T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barronheating.com\/blog\/?p=7742"},"modified":"2023-04-04T05:54:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T12:54:27","slug":"new-year-new-seer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barronheating.com\/blog\/new-year-new-seer\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year New SEER"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2023 has brought some changes to the HVAC industry and with those changes are details and vocabulary every homeowner should know about. Previously, the industry has used something called seasonal energy efficiency rating system, often known as SEER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEER measures air conditioner<\/a> and heat pump<\/a> cooling efficiency, by taking the cooling output for a typical cooling season and dividing it by the total electric energy input during the same time frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The New SEER2 Metric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new SEER2 metric utilizes a new M1 blower testing procedure. The updated testing procedure more accurately reflects real world conditions for HVAC systems by changing the static pressure used in the testing lab from 0.1\u201d w.g to 0.5\u201d w.g. by up to 5 times. New testing procedures change the minimum energy efficiency required for cooling and heating systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting in January 2023, the US is now using SEER2 (and HSPF2).  And like with any much anticipated sequel there\u2019s been a lot of hype. So, what does SEER2 mean for you with your current HVAC system?  This will be the first in several posts we share to try and elevate the conversation and understanding around these new guidelines.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The short answer is SEER2 doesn\u2019t mean much now, but it will be important to understand when its time to replace your air conditioner or furnace. And while SEER2 and HSPF2 are good for the environment they will have a bigger impact on your wallet when it comes to upfront costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEER2 Impacts New HVAC Equipment Production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new SEER2 rating requires new HVAC equipment to be more energy efficient. That impacts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n