Heat Pumps and Electric Heating - Savings difference 14 SEER, 15 SEER, etc

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aephilli
05-05-09, 12:33 PM
Understanding that there are many variables, just how much difference in savings should I expect to see with the different ratings? For example, would one expect to see 10% difference in cost to run a 14 SEER and a 15 SEER, or how much between 14 SEER and 16 SEER? Cars have EPA mileage estimates, how do I interpret the SEER ratings?

Gunguy45
05-05-09, 12:37 PM
Well, I'll let the Pro's answer the main question on savings..but the Tax rebates normally apply only to the higher rated systems...Pretty sure the 14's don't cut it anymore. Thats a big concern right there. Pay $500-700 extra, but get $1500 off the taxes at the end of the year...