When choosing air conditioners, many customers will see a label with a SEER value. While the salesman would stress that the higher the SEER, the more energy-saving the air conditioner will be. But is the higher SEER a better option? Now we are showing you the facts behind it and helping you select the air conditioner more scientifically.

 

I. What is SEER?

 

SEER, fully named Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, is used to measure the average energy efficiency level of an air conditioner in one cooling season.

       Calculation formula:

SEER = Total annual cooling capacity (BTU) ÷ Total annual electricity consumption (Wh).

 

The higher the SEER value, the better the cooling effect of the air conditioner in the unit power consumption and the better the energy-saving performance.

 

II. Is a higher SEER necessarily better?

 

From the perspective of energy saving, it's true that higher SEER saves more electricity, but it depends on several factors:

Advantages:

Lower electricity cost

High-SEER air conditioners will consume less electricity in long periods of operation, making them suitable for regions with high temperatures or long-term usage, such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

 

More Eco-friendly

Higher energy efficiency means less emission of carbon, which applies to the policies toward environmental friendliness and energy saving in European and American regions.

 

Easier to pass export certification

CE, GCC, ISO, and other certificates are all included with energy efficiency estimation. Air conditioners with higher SEER will be more likely to pass the tests and acquire the market access.

Notes:

High SEER ≠ the most energy-efficient in actual use

SEER value is tested in standard working conditions, while the actual using environment, installation, and the indoor heat burden will all influence the energy-saving effect.

 

Higher cost on the air conditioners

High-efficiency air conditioners are normally adapted with a full DC inverter system, an excellent compressor, and a high-efficiency heat exchanger, combining to create a higher initial cost. It needs to weight the cycle of investment feedback based on the budget.

 

High requirements for maintenance

High-efficiency systems have high requirements for maintenance, cleaning, and installation, which are necessary to inspect regularly in the long-term use to maintain the working efficiency.

 

III. How to select a cost-effective air conditioner with high SEER?

 

Normal household users:

We recommend choosing an air conditioner with a SEER between 15 and 18, considering initial cost and energy-saving performance.

 

Commercial/long-term operation scenarios:

Offices, canteens, and breeding farms can choose SEER 20+ air conditioners with low operation costs, which is considerable in long-term energy savings.

 

Export enterprises/dealers:

It is necessary to focus on the local compulsory requirements of energy efficiency if exporting to the Middle East and Europe markets, such as SASO, SEER >= 13, EU ERP standard, etc.

 

 

IV. SEER advantages of KRG air conditioning products

 

• As a professional exporting brand in air conditioners, KRG provides a series of products from SEER13 to SEER25+, meeting different energy efficiency demands in various markets:
• We support several international energy efficiency certifications, such as GCC, ISO, CE, CQC, ROHS, and ect.
• We provide T1/T3 air conditioner solutions for high-temperature regions.
• Our products apply to various scenarios: household, commercial building, farming, etc.
• We can customize high-efficiency air conditioners that meet energy-saving project bidding requirements

 

It is true that SEER is the key index to weigh the energy-saving performance of air conditioners. Whether the higher SEER product is much better, it needs a comprehensive evaluation based on actual demands, operation environment, and the budget. Only by choosing a proper and suitable SEER value can we achieve energy savings, environmental friendliness, and the maximization of long-term value in a real sense.

 

An air conditioner is different from cellphones that can be replaced while broken. Most people think, "It can be used as it is still blowing air." In fact, old air conditioners not only consume more electricity and perform poorly in cooling effect but also influence our health. Check the 5 obvious signs below to see if you need to change to new air conditioners.

 

1. Loud noise/Smelly smell

 

Starts like a tractor? Air blowing with a strange smell and humid?

These are signs of aging, going moldy, and the motors abrading inside of the air conditioner. Being exposed under such conditions would lead to health problems, such as headaches, throat discomfort, skin sensitivity, and respiratory illnesses. This should be a concern for households with kids and the elderly.

 

2. Higher and higher electricity bill

 

Same operation habit, but higher and higher costs every month?

The old air conditioners have high power consumption and low efficiency, particularly the non-inverter model. It operates at full speed and obviously consumes more power.

New inverter models could adjust the power consumption according to the ambient temperature, saving energy and keeping silent.

 

 

3. Worse and worse in cooling (heating)

 

Not working after turning it on for a while? Low airflow, slow cooling?

This would result from the compressor aging, refrigerant leakage, the vent blocking, etc. If it doesn't work after times of fixing, then it shows the deep decrease of the performance; it's better to replace it with a brand-new air conditioning unit.

 

4. Malfunctions occur frequently, and it's endless to fix all

 

Not operating today, water leakage tomorrow, and loud noise the day after tomorrow.

If the air conditioner had been repaired 3 times in a year, the charges could afford a new one; then there is no need to fix it. --"Out with the old and in with the new".

 

 

5. Long period (10+ years)

 

The lifespan of air conditioners is normally 8-12 years.

If your AC has been used for 10 years or even longer, then its energy efficiency ratio, cooling effect, and durability are not as good as before, although it could still work.

New inverter air conditioners have a 30% higher energy efficiency ratio; they are more energy-saving and cost-effective in the long run.

 

Replace or not, it consumes health or wealth.

If you have 2 or more similarities with the above, then do not hesitate now. It's time for you and your family to replace it with a more energy-saving, more silent, and healthier air conditioner.