How much electric use difference between a 90′s air conditioner and a modern one?
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SEER in 1978 was around 7, today it is around 13.
YR. – SEER
’78 – 7.3
’80 – 7.6
’81 – 7.8
’82 – 8.3
’84 – 8.7
’87 – 8.9
’90 – 9.3
’93 – 10.6
’97 – 10.7
’06 – 13
’07 – 14
’08 – 15 to 23
SEER (Seasonal Energy-Efficiency Rating) is a comparative indicator of an air conditioner’s efficiency. The typical central air conditioning system of the early 1990s had a SEER of about 6. It rose to 10 early in this decade. All central air conditioners manufactured since January 23, 2006 must have a SEER of 13 or higher. Older unsold units were grandfathered under this government regulation. At this point, if any of those units are still available, they represent false economy. Guides that recommend them as a budget alternative are out of date. Current central AC units have SEER ratings that range from 13 to 23. The rating can be easily understood as a percentage. For instance, a 14 SEER air conditioner is 40 percent more efficient than a 10 SEER air conditioner.
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http://www.consumersearch.com/www/house_and_home/central-air-conditioners/review.html