The federal minimum energy efficiency standards are shown in the table below.
As of January 1st, 2015 no more 13 seer equipment is being manufactured.
| System Type | North | South East | South West |
| Split A/C | 14 SEER | 14 SEER | 14 SEER /12.2 EER <45,000 Btu/h 14 SEER /11.7 EER ≥45,000 Btu/h |
| Split HP | 14 SEER /8.2 HSPF | 14 SEER /8.2 HSPF | 14 SEER /8.2 HSPF |
| Package A/C | 14 SEER | 14 SEER | 14 SEER/11.0 EER |
| Package HP | 14 SEER/8.0 HSPF | 14 SEER/8.0 HSPF | 14 SEER/8.0 HSPF |
| Gas-Pack (weatherized) |
14 SEER/81% AFUE | 14 SEER/81% AFUE | 14 SEER/81% AFUE |
| Gas Furnaces (non-weatherized) |
90% AFUE | 80% AFUE | 80% AFUE |
| Oil Furnaces (non-weatherized) |
83% AFUE | 83% AFUE | 83% AFUE |
SEER = seasonal energy efficiency ratio; EER = energy efficiency ratio;
HSPF = heating seasonal performance factor; AFUE = annual fuel utilization efficiency.
Plus - Schedule Your Pre-season Oil/Gas Heater, Heat-Pump or Air Conditioner Inspection and Tune-Up.
Remember to do your own due-diligence before hiring any contractor and that lower cost may sacrifice quality and service.
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