{"id":740,"date":"2020-07-13T11:00:37","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T15:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/?p=740"},"modified":"2020-07-10T13:09:08","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T17:09:08","slug":"high-seer-rating-new-ac-always-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/high-seer-rating-new-ac-always-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a High SEER Rating for a New AC Always Good?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Air-Conditioning-System-outdoors-with-tools-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"ac-with-tools\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Air-Conditioning-System-outdoors-with-tools-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Air-Conditioning-System-outdoors-with-tools-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Air-Conditioning-System-outdoors-with-tools.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>In the world of air conditioners, SEER ratings are just about everything. We\u2019re sure that when you started looking into an air conditioner, you did a little research and quickly stumbled upon SEER ratings. SEER stands for Season Energy Efficiency Ratio. It\u2019s what you use to measure how efficient an air conditioner is. Most of the time, you\u2019d think that the higher the SEER rating the better, right? But what if this isn\u2019t always true?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re going to get into everything that you need to understand below. For now though, just know that you can contact us for everything <a href=\"\/air-conditioning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">air conditioning in Katy, TX<\/a>. We\u2019re the professionals that know their stuff. You won\u2019t be disappointed with our work.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>SEER Ratings: The Backstory<\/h2>\n<p>SEER ratings on the scale that\u2019s going to determine how efficient your air conditioner can be. In today\u2019s world, most places require that your air conditioner have a minimum SEER rating of 14 or 15. If your SEER rating isn\u2019t at least at this level, then it\u2019s definitely time for you to consider getting yourself a new air conditioning system.<\/p>\n<p>While SEER ratings are important for you if you\u2019re trying to find a great new air conditioner to keep you cool, we want you to understand the full scope of your home\u2019s air conditioning system needs. We\u2019re talking about the way that your home is constructed, the materials used to build your home, the amount of sunlight your home receives, and even the type of air conditioner you have. It\u2019s all important if you\u2019re trying to figure out what\u2019s going to give you the best comfort in the long run.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Higher Always Better?<\/h2>\n<p>So now let\u2019s get into the question at hand. It a higher SEER rating always better? For the most part, yes, a higher SEER rating is what\u2019s going to lead you to better efficiency in your home. This isn\u2019t everything that you need to be paying attention to. Your air conditioner is more than just a SEER rating and we want you to remember this when you\u2019re on the hunt for a great new system. Make sure that you keep the following factors in mind too:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Run Time<\/strong>: How long are you running your air conditioner? If you\u2019re running it all day and night, your efficiency levels can only do so much. Don\u2019t expect to save hundreds automatically. It\u2019s also about how to choose to operate your unit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperatures<\/strong>: We experience some pretty high heat here in Katy and it directly impacts the efficiency of your air conditioning system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home Quality<\/strong>: What\u2019s the insulation like in your home? If your home could qualify as a glorified tent and you\u2019ve got countless leaks and cracks to match, then a great SEER rating can necessarily save you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>User Error<\/strong>: Are you changing your air filter regularly? Are you calling for maintenance? If not, then you\u2019re doing yourself a disservice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re having a little trouble understanding everything you need to know, we feel for you, there\u2019s a lot to consider. Call our team today to get the guidance you need.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Contact AC Comfort today to <a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schedule an appointment<\/a> with our team members. Your comfort is our business.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A high SEER rating is great, but it&#8217;s not the end all, be all of air conditioning efficiency. 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