Boer Brothers Heating and Cooling Provides Repair, Maintainance and Installation of Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Systems in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Pittsboro and Hillsbourgh and Orange, Chatham and Durham Counties and the zip codes of 27514, 27516, 27517, 27510, 27312, 27705, 27278, 27701, 27701, 27702, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27706.
HOW RATINGS AFFECT COST SAVINGS
In your mission to find the perfect comfort system for your family or business, you will come across several important industry-standard efficiency ratings. The higher efficiency your product, the lower your long-term energy costs will be. And as always, we are just a call away to help you choose the heating and cooling products that are right for you.
SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio)
SEER is the measure of efficiency by which the cooling process of air conditioners and heat pumps is rated. The higher the SEER number, the greater the efficiency–and therefore the greater the energy savings. Today, U.S. regulatory agencies require all new products to have a 13.0 SEER rating or better. Boer Brothers Heating and Air offers air conditioners with SEER ratings of up to 20 most of which meet new tax incentives. Tax Incentives
AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency)
AFUE is the standard measurement of efficiency for gasand oil-fired furnaces. Given in percentages, this number tells you how much of your fuel is used to heat your home and how much fuel is wasted. The higher the AFUE rating, the greater the efficiency.
Cost Savings: If you have an older furnace (with an AFUE of approximately 60%), you could save up to 40% on your heating bills by replacing it with a new high-efficiency furnace! The cost to replace your old, inefficient furnace can be paid back through lower utility bills.
HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor)
HSPF is the efficiency measurement used to gauge the efficiency of the heating mode of heat pumps. The higher the number, the greater the efficiency and cost-savings. Today's models are required to have a 6.8 HSPF. We offer heat pumps with HSPF ratings ranging from 6.8 to 9.5.
Cost Savings. : Higher efficiency in heat pumps and air conditioners usually means higher equipment cost but lower utility bills. We live in a warm and humid climate, so you will probably see the higher cost of a high efficiency air conditioner or heat pump paid back (through lower utility bills) in a few short years. Ask your us to help you determine about how long it would take you to recover the additional cost in energy savings. Of course, long after the payback, you continue to save on your energy bills.
Matching Your System for Optimum Efficiency
One additional factor that affects the efficiency of your air conditioning or heat pump system is your indoor coil (also called an evaporator coil. If your condensing unit is not matched with the proper indoor coil, it may not give you the stated SEER and/or HSPH ratings and could even develop performance problems. When you replace an existing system, make sure you replace both units so your new condensing unit will give you optimal performance, efficiency and comfort.
Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
If you plan on purchasing an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal and state tax credits. Between 30 and 80 percent of the cost of these systems may be covered by these tax credits. When you consider how much energy these systems conserve. You can not only have a positve effect on the environment and improve your comfort level at the same time, you can save enough money to pay for the change in just a few short years. Learn More
Geothemal Heat Pumps
Cut your heating and cooling costs up to 80% using a geothermal heat pump. Geothermal systems tap the constant temperature of the earth to provide heating, cooling and hot water. Your home styas comfortable year-round while trimming your energy use by up to 80%. With the large tax credits now available you can save a great deal on these systems. They are a good investment, a cleaner choice for the environment and last a long long time.
