Financially, it makes sense to replace an older 12 SEER unit with a new 16 SEER unit. Right? Well, that depends on the energy savings we will get with the new 16 SEER unit. To help you out with estimating the electricity savings, we have prepared a 12 SEER vs 16 SEER energy savings calculator. … Read more
Let’s help you calculate the 10 SEER vs 16 SEER energy savings. In these cases, you usually have 20+ year old 10 SEER unit and are wondering if it makes sense to replace it with a 16 SEER unit. To help you out, we have created a 10 SEER vs 16 SEER energy savings calculator … Read more
Let’s discuss 17 SEER vs 19 SEER AC unit energy efficiency. With a bit of math, anybody can evaluate 17 SEER vs 19 SEER energy savings. Here we will look at exactly how to do the energy savings calculation. To help you out, we have also prepared 17 vs 19 SEER savings calculator you can … Read more
Let’s break down the 17 SEER vs 20 SEER dilemma. As always, investing in higher SEER AC or heat pump will cost more, but you will get energy savings. Let’s look at the 17 SEER vs 20 SEER energy savings (you will also get a savings calculator and chart further on). Namely, the 20 SEER … Read more
Air-source heat pumps have incredible advantages. Highly energy-efficient, easy to install, no emissions. But what are the disadvantages of air-source heat pumps? In order to make an apt assessment of if a heat pump is a good investment, we have to look long and hard at the disadvantages of air-source heat pumps. Here’s the short … Read more
Often times, a single-zone mini-split system is not enough. In the case of dual zone mini-split systems, we can connect 2 indoor heads to a single generator. This usually gives us double the capacity (about 20,000 BTU) and the ability to put the 2 zone mini-split system in 2 separate rooms. Here are a few … Read more
3 big rooms, and you need an air conditioner or heater in each of them. What to do? Get the 3 zone mini-split system, of course. With 1 outdoor unit, you can install 3 indoor mini-split heads. Here is an example of where to put the indoor units: 3 Zone Mini-Split = Living Room + … Read more
5 zone mini-split heat pump system perfect for standard and larger houses. Basically, they are comprised of: 1 outdoor unit (very powerful; around 3,000 W). 5 indoor units or ‘air handlers’. You can place these 5 air handlers in 5 different rooms to get superb air conditioning and heating capability. Five zone mini-split indoor units … Read more