Industry Ratings Explained

What is a seer rating?

SEER stands for seasonal energy efficiency ratio. This industry rating measures the average annual energy efficiency of your system operating over the entire cooling season. A higher SEER means your equipment is more energy efficient.  It’s the ratio of total heat removed during the cooling season divided by the total electric energy used by the cooling unit during the same time frame.

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what is an aFUE rating? 

AFUE stands for annual fuel utilization efficiency. This industry rating measures the average annual energy efficiency of your furnace. A higher AFUE means your furnace is more energy efficient. In layperson terms, this metric determines how much fuel your furnace is actually turning into heat for your home.

what is aN hspF rating?

HSPF stands for heating seasonal performance factor. This industry rating measures the average annual energy efficiency of a heat pump operating in heating mode during the fall and winter heating season. A higher HSPF means your heat pump is more energy efficient.