What is 13 SEER and how will it affect my client?

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) evaluates and manages the country’s use of various forms of energy. One of their main goals is to focus on initiating regulations to create air conditioners and heating systems that operate using less energy. Gradually, the DOE raises the requirements for SEER ratings. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. On January 22, 2006, the minimum standard for air conditioners was raised from 10 SEER to 13 SEER. The 13 SEER Minimum requirements affect everyone: consumers, HVAC dealers, and manufacturers of air conditioners and heat pumps. The 13 SEER minimum efficiency law is unavoidable.

If your air conditioning system malfunctions and requires replacement, once the replacement is approved by UHP, UHP will replace it in accordance with the current laws regarding 13 SEER systems and will also participate in the cost of that replacement up to the aggregate maximum amount stated in the contract.