Carrier difference between 13 seers heat pump and 15 seers heat pump

wmproop · Jan 25, 2010, 09:50 AM

Would take at least 50 years to revamp the cost differance ,you would not notice the differance in power bill with a 15 seer unit

Justin Orr · Jan 25, 2010, 04:46 PM

Basically, seer ratings mean how efficiently the system uses its electricity. Higher seer means more energy efficient. The seer is calculated over the entire year, so the difference between 13 and 15 seer is very small and your monthly bill will hardly change at all. You should be more concerned about getting the right size unit for the size of your house (probly 4.5 tons cooling capacity) than the seer rating. Just because the seer is higher, doesn't mean it will provide more cooling. Over time, you may save money on your power bill by going with the 15 seer, but it will take a while. Its at your discretion if you want to spend a little extra now to save a little extra later or not

detraver · Sep 21, 2011, 04:05 PM

I bought a 16 SEER unit replacing my old 12 SEER and the reduction in both electric and gas bills has been more than noticeable. Calculations are something like you save 29 cents per day per SEER. But you save that 365 days per year or over $1000 per increase in SEER efficiency per 10 years. So the real difference over a 10 year (short) life of the unit between 13 and 15 SEER is around $2000. Pretty much the difference in initial cost, but remember that Duke Power has asked for a 15% rate hike....that's where it will get you. Then all of the sudden you are playing with the thermostat to keep bills under control and are never comfortable again.

Carrier difference between 13 seers heat pump and 15 seers heat pump

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