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Written by Billy Thompson | October 26, 2022
An outdated HVAC system can wreak havoc on your home comfort. It’s essential to stay up-to-date on changes in heating and cooling systems so you can maintain long-lasting comfort without increasing your energy bills.
One change homeowners will see starting in 2023 is the introduction of SEER2 ratings for HVAC equipment. Manufacturers are legally required to make changes to their regulation standards every few years. Read on the learn about the changes you should expect.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2023, the industry standard for measuring HVAC system efficiency will change from SEER to SEER2. This change aims to make up for deficiencies in how SEER was previously calculated.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for setting the standards for appliance efficiency and issuing guidance on how manufacturers need to calculate system efficiency. Because SEER standards are many years old, the DOE created the SEER2 system to better align efficiency ratings with real-world operating conditions.
Changing to the new SEER2 system will help make homeowners’ air conditioners and heating systems more efficient. As a result, HVAC equipment won’t need to work as hard to satisfy your indoor comfort demands, resulting in lower monthly comfort costs.
It’s crucial for homeowners to stay on top of SEER rating changes because failure to upgrade to a new system under updated guidance could have serious consequences.
For example, when the Department of Energy raised the minimum SEER from 10 to 13 in 2006, homeowners who had just installed systems with a SEER 10 rating struggled with buyer’s remorse. Knowing when the DOE plans to update their energy-efficiency guidance can help homeowners avoid making a bad HVAC investment.
In 2015, three categories were established to help each state understand how updates in energy efficiency regulations will impact HVAC requirements for their customers.
Wisconsin belongs to the north region. As such, these changes will apply starting in 2023:
If you believe your home relies on outdated HVAC equipment, now is the time to replace your heating or cooling systems. All Comfort Services offers top-quality heating and air conditioning systems from the industry’s leading manufacturers.
We provide many affordable financing solutions so families can enjoy long-lasting comfort without compromising their budget.
Call All Comfort Services at (608) 838-7300 to schedule a heating or air conditioning replacement in Dane County today.
Billy knows Lennox equipment well. He serviced and installed heating and cooling systems for 20 years. He grew up learning the HVAC trade from his father. He has participated in Lennox Feel The Love program since the program started in 2010. He volunteers his own time to install a free furnace in the home of a nominated recipient. Billy has been working at All Comfort Services since 2002. Billy grew up in the Madison and Oregon Wisconsin area. He and his wife have two sons. He enjoys hunting and spending time with family and friends in his free time.
