This air conditioning unit is a great example of how far some HVAC machines have come. This ductless mini split air conditioner, currently has one of the highest ratings for efficiency.
This is a very economical cooling system and perfect for one-room solutions like extra cooling in an over exposed bedroom or home office. This particular cooling system was installed in an attic home improvement project in Palm Beach, Florida.
This unit is very energy efficient, but not cheap. Energy savings over the life cycle of this unit will save the homeowner hundreds in energy bills.
This cooling system has a 21.6 SEER rating.
What is a SEER rating?
“SEER” is simply an acronym for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. The higher the number, the more efficient the machine is. The SEER rating is often found on a yellow sticker attached to newly installed condensers.
What are the U.S. government SEER standards?
As of January 2006, all residential air conditioners sold in the United States must have a SEER of at least 13. ENERGY STAR qualified Central Air Conditioners must have a SEER of at least 14. If you would like to learn more about SEER ratings, visit Wikipedia they have all kinds of equations that will help you calculate the annual cost of electric energy for an air conditioner.
