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    Aug 5, 2010, 10:13 AM
    13 seer v 16 seer
    Pay back.. 13 seer v 16 seer I think the pay back for 95% v 80% gas furnace is real... maybe 3 or 4 years... how about the pay back 13 seer v 16 seer for the air... I have a 10 seer now... thank you.. richard
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    Aug 5, 2010, 10:55 AM

    Richard,first you need to compare the price difference between 13 seer and the 16 seer units.say for instants 16 seer costs$2000
    And 13 seer costs $1500
    Find the costs per KW of electric in your area
    Do the math,how long will it take to revamp the extra costs

    It probably would be worn out before you made your money back
    But to get closer to total you should check and see what state and local tax credits are available for installing 16 seer equipment
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    Aug 5, 2010, 11:13 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by wmproop View Post
    Richard,first you need to compare the price differance between 13 seer and the 16 seer units.say for instants 16 seer costs$2000
    and 13 seer costs $1500
    find the costs per KW of electric in your area
    do the math,how long will it take to revamp the extra costs

    it probably would be worn out before you made your money back
    but to get closer to total you should check and see what state and local tax credits are available for installing 16 seer equipment
    I did some math... your right about the saving... but the tax cretit will help... tks
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