As of January 2006 the US Department of Energy requires stricter energy efficency in all heat pumps and central air systems. In an effort to boost energy efficiency by 30%, all newly manufactured air conditioning and heat pump systems are now required to be 13 SEER ("Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating") or greater. In previous years the standard was 10 SEER.
One outcome of the new 13 SEER standard is that they are twice as large as 10 SEER units. Therefore they will need larger pads and will take up more space in warehouses and delivery trucks. It also means they may require more than one person to install. This means of course more man-hours and higher costs to both contractors and consumers.
There is an excellent way to avoid these potentially higher costs…a home protection plan. Such plans protect all the major components in your home, such as the furnace, air-conditioner, water heater, electrical, plumbing, and more.
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