Understand SEER2

2/16/2024

SEER2 - Inflation Reduction Act

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is mandated by law to "periodically amend energy conservation standards for certain equipment, but only if the amendments are energy-saving, technologically feasible, and economically justifiable."

Recently, the DOE further revised the mode of HVAC testing and in turn the conservation standards. It is from these new testing procedures that SEER2 was birthed.

The new SEER 2 regulations will affect heat pumps, AC condensing units, single packaged units, gas furnaces, and evaporator coils in the different HVAC regulatory regions.

SEER2 VS SEER

The emergence of SEER 2 marks a remarkable milestone in the world of heating and cooling. So, whether you are an HVAC contractor or homeowner, sharing in the gains of this milestone requires a good grasp of SEER 2.

So what’s the answer?

There’s no magic SEER2 number. Anything over 13.4 is great. Because if you have an old 8 SEER system and replace it with a 15.2 SEER2 unit, you could significantly reduce the cost of cooling your home..

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