It’s not just about getting a new air conditioning unit though. It’s about getting the right unit. Technologically speaking, AC units have come a long way in the past few years. They run colder and more powerful with a lower overall energy consumption.

The key is finding and installing a unit with a high SEER rating. SEER stands for the “Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.” Generally speaking, the higher the SEER rating, the more savings you can expect over time. SEER is a measure of the AC unit’s cost of operation which is derived by dividing the AC unit’s cooling output by the electricity that it uses.

The higher an AC unit’s SEER rating is, the more efficiently it will cool your home or office space Older AC units usually operated somewhere in the 10 SEER level range. Modern day, top-of-the-line units can have a rating of 20 or more.

Over time, an AC unit with a high SEER rating can save you significantly on your property’s cooling costs. Moving from an older AC unit with a rating of 10 SEER to an improved efficiency unit of 20 SEER can save you up to an estimated $3,000 over 5 years. Try out our SEER calculator to determine your potential savings.