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What Does SEER Mean to Homeowners?

It may be tricky explaining the transition from SEER to SEER2 to homeowners

March 25, 2023

Consumers may know heating and cooling units are a major contributor to their overall utility bills and that their equipment’s efficiency matters, but terms like 14 SEER don’t translate to anything relatable.

New Year, New HVAC Efficiency Standards

2023 brings revised efficiency minimums, ratings system for some HVAC equipment

Matt Jachman

January 21, 2023

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The new year brings new minimum energy-efficiency standards for single-phase residential air conditioners and heat pumps, as well as new methods of measuring efficiencies and new terms to describe those measurements.

Seven Things the HVAC Industry Should Expect in 2023

Matt Michel

January 3, 2023

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If the past few years have taught us anything, it is that we should expect the unexpected. Nevertheless, here are seven things you can expect from the HVAC industry in the new year.

Prepare Now for 2023 Energy Efficiency Standards

Contractors should update inventory plans to get ready for equipment changes

Joanna R. Turpin

December 28, 2022

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As of January 2023, the DOE’s minimum energy efficiency requirements go into effect for all newly manufactured residential and commercial air conditioners and heat pumps.

HVAC Contractors Advise Customers To Buy Now

Next year will bring new regulations, price hikes, and possible equipment shortages

Joanna R. Turpin

November 11, 2022

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Given all the current uncertainties in the marketplace, many contractors believe the time to buy a new system may be now, despite industry regulations.

What’s Your Plan For DOE’s 2023 Energy Efficiency Standards?

How contractors handle inventory for the rest of the year is crucial

Joanna R. Turpin

September 6, 2022

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Under the new energy efficiency standards, the minimum efficiency of residential equipment will increase approximately 7%, or the equivalent of 1 SEER point. So what should contractors be doing to prepare?