{"id":840,"date":"2022-12-05T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=840"},"modified":"2022-12-02T08:52:18","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T16:52:18","slug":"what-is-seer2-and-why-it-impacts-your-next-ac-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/what-is-seer2-and-why-it-impacts-your-next-ac-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is SEER2 and Why It Impacts Your Next AC Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The thought of replacing an air conditioner is already a daunting one. There are many factors to consider in order to find a system that will meet your family\u2019s needs, all while staying within your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To complicate matters even further, there are new Department of Energy (DOE) regulations to consider. New energy-efficiency standards that will take effect in 2023 have impacted air conditioner manufacturers and, as a result, consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re considering replacing your air conditioner, learn what these new SEER2 regulations entail, and how they impact your options when it comes to your next air conditioning installation in Concord, CA.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is SEER2?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SEER stands for \u201cSeasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio\u201d and calculates the amount of energy that an air conditioner uses to cool your home by removing heat from the air. SEER2 is an updated version of this calculation that utilizes new testing procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These new standards have upped the game on how new air conditioners are tested and manufactured. To meet these new requirements, HVAC manufacturers have had to redesign systems and their components to make them more energy efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why the Change from SEER to SEER2?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SEER2 changes are being implemented to improve the efficiency of HVAC systems that will be installed going forward. To do this, SEER2 testing is able to detect and respond to external pressure created by things such as a home\u2019s ductwork. This provides a more accurate, real-world representation of the system\u2019s efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How SEER2 Impacts Inventory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if supply-chain issues weren\u2019t enough, SEER2 regulations will also impact the inventory on the market. According to the SEER2 guide<\/a> for the southwest region, any system that doesn\u2019t meet the new requirements can\u2019t be installed after January 1, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the southwest region of the US, the following systems will require these ratings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n