SEER, short for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, talks about a rating system used to figure out an air conditioner’s efficiency… The “ratio” describes the cooling output of your air conditioner device throughout a respected cooling season divided by the AC’s energy usage.
The major differences between a 16 SEER plus a 14 SEER AC are the upfront expenses, comfort levels, plus energy savings.
Typically, an a/c device with a 16 SEER rating provides better humidification, more uniform cooling through your household, plus can more precisely achieve the set temperature than an AC with a 14 SEER rating. This is basically because higher SEER units come with either a multiple-stage or variable-speed technology. This technology enables your air conditioner device to precisely adjust its cooling output to match your cooling requirements at any given time. They’re designed to run at lower speeds for longer, enabling them to deliver higher comfort levels to your household… Running longer may seem wasteful, however it’s consuming way less energy by running at much lower speeds. Besides, longer cycles allow your a/c device to eliminate more moisture from your air plus deliver uniform temperatures all through your household. On the other hand, many 14-SEER a/c devices utilize single-stage technology, which essentially means your AC device can only cool under a single speed, full blast. Single-stage systems are incapable of providing similar comfort levels as 16 SEER AC devices as they cool your household in short bursts, resulting in uneven temperatures plus less dehumidification. If you can, go for a 16 SEER AC device.