Did you anticipate that the cost of heating and cooling systems would rise this year? The Department of Energy (DOE) examines the energy efficiency of all heating and cooling equipment every seven years and adjusts the efficiency rating as necessary.
New regulations approved by the federal government enhanced the SEER rating for all new heating and cooling devices.
As each state is supposed to adhere to the rating established by the DOE, the modification is not universal for all states. The new SEER ratings are better than the old ones, and SEER has been replaced with SEER2, but heating and air conditioning companies will need to determine which rates are appropriate for the region of the country they serve. Manufacturers of heating and cooling systems are required to construct all new heating and cooling units at the new SEER2 efficiency. And if the manufacturers of heating and air conditioning systems are altering the way they construct the new units, it just means that they will have to pay more money. It goes without saying that the consumer will pay for that. As a result, if you’re a homeowner wanting to buy a new heating and cooling plan this year, you’ll probably have to spend extra for the new unit. The price of parts will rise in addition to the price increase for the new units. There is no need to replace the unit if you have an older heating and cooling system, which is what I do. I’m hoping it stays that way because I don’t have any immediate plans to buy a new heating and cooling system. As a result of the new regulations, I assume that both servicing and parts will cost more money from now on.