2024 SEER Ratings: What To Know About the New HVAC Efficiency Standards

Rising utility bills are a common problem throughout Florida, and many homeowners are shocked to discover just how much more it costs to cool their homes this year than last. While you can’t control utility rates, you can invest in an energy-efficient cooling system to reduce utility usage. To that end, it’s important to understand SEER ratings and the latest requirements to select a suitable air conditioning system for your home, condo, or apartment. There were some significant changes this past year, and the team at Hopkins Air Conditioning can help you navigate your options to find the right one.   What...

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2023 Minimum HVAC SEER Ratings in Florida

New Florida Energy Efficiency Regulations Will Impact HVAC Systems It’s important in Palm Beach County to have an air conditioning system that works effectively to keep your home cool while using as little energy as possible. SEER ratings are a way to gauge the performance of different AC units. You should familiarize yourself with the 2023 changes to SEER requirements and Florida AC laws that may affect future upgrades to the air conditioning system in your Florida home. What’s a SEER Rating & How Does It Affect My HVAC Equipment? The SEER rating, or seasonal energy efficiency ratio, describes the...

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Which SEER Rating Should I Purchase?

When it comes to choosing the right air conditioning system for your home, one of the primary considerations for most people is the SEER rating. The SEER rating is a quick and convenient way to compare different systems. It also helps judge their efficiency and effectiveness. SEER is an acronym for “Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio”. It refers to a particular unit’s cooling output during a typical season, divided by the number of Watt-Hours of energy it uses. Similar to Miles Per Gallon in a Car SEER is basically a fuel-efficiency rating for your air conditioner. It is like miles per...

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