{"id":215344,"date":"2018-12-27T16:21:53","date_gmt":"2018-12-27T16:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hushair.com\/?p=215344"},"modified":"2025-09-22T05:41:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:41:47","slug":"what-is-a-seer-rating-and-how-does-it-affect-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hushair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/what-is-a-seer-rating-and-how-does-it-affect-me\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a SEER Rating and How Does It Affect Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hushair.imarketbeta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/ASTHMA-modern-AC-heater-unit-shutterstock_66958438-e1545063691396.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"557\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/hushair.imarketbeta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/ASTHMA-modern-AC-heater-unit-shutterstock_66958438-e1545063691396.jpg\" alt=\"Hvac Unit\" class=\"wp-image-215349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hushair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/ASTHMA-modern-AC-heater-unit-shutterstock_66958438-e1545063691396.jpg 557w, https:\/\/www.hushair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/ASTHMA-modern-AC-heater-unit-shutterstock_66958438-e1545063691396-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Buying a new climate control system for your Riverside, California, home can seem daunting, especially when faced with HVAC terminology. We&#8217;re here to help clear up some of the confusion surrounding buying a new HVAC unit, specifically as it relates to SEER ratings. Here&#8217;s a quick rundown of what a SEER rating is and how it should play into what HVAC system you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is SEER?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SEER stands for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hushair.com\/learn-more\/seer-calculator\">Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio<\/a>. This tells you how efficient the system is, specifically during the cooling season. When you&#8217;re looking at SEER ratings, the higher the number, the more efficient the system. Modern HVAC systems have a minimum rating of around 14 or 15, with better systems ranking as high as 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is it Measured?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SEER rating is a ratio of the average cooling output during a season over the total electrical input during that same season. Essentially, how much is your HVAC doing compared to the amount of electricity it takes to run? If you have a poor SEER rating, it&#8217;s cooling relatively little with a lot of electrical input and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Rating Will Work Best for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SEER ratings come into play when pricing out your budget for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hushair.com\/blog\/should-i-replace-my-hvac-system\">new HVAC system<\/a>. High-rated systems are typically more expensive than their less efficient counterparts. It comes down to a balance between cost and efficiency. Higher-efficiency systems can save you money over time by lowering your utility bills, but less efficient systems cost less upfront. Note that old HVAC systems are typically rated a 6 or 7 on the SEER scale, so even if you have to opt for a less efficient model, it&#8217;s still far better than older models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our experts at Hush Air Heating &amp; Air Conditioning can help you pick the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hushair.com\/services\/maintenance-plans\">HVAC system<\/a> that&#8217;s right for you. Give us a call at 951-789-4148 for a consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image provided by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a new climate control system for your Riverside, California, home can seem daunting, especially when faced with HVAC terminology. We&#8217;re here to help clear up some of the confusion surrounding buying a new HVAC unit, specifically as it relates to SEER ratings. 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