Did Your Air Conditioner Drive Up Your 2025 Electric Bills?
If your electricity bills kept climbing last summer, your air conditioner may be part of the problem. Older central AC systems use significantly more electricity to cool your home, especially during prolonged heat waves.
Many systems installed 15–20 years ago were built to much lower efficiency standards. So even if your cooling equipment still runs, its age often reduces efficiency, forcing your system to work harder and use more power to deliver the same refreshing comfort.
Cooling equipment efficiency is measured by a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, set by the U.S. Department of Energy. The higher the SEER, the less electricity your system consumes. For every increase in SEER, homeowners can see a 4–6% reduction in annual cooling costs. Over time, those savings can significantly offset the cost of a new system.
How does your system compare?
AC systems installed before 2006 typically had a SEERof around 10
Due to age, those systems may now operate closer to a SEER of 7 or 8
Today’s minimum installation standard is 13.2 SEER
Many homeowners are upgrading to systems rated 16 SEER or higher
If your cooling equipment is aging or your summer electric bills are rising, upgrading to a high-efficiency system may be one of the smartest investments you can make for long-term comfort, reliability, and savings. And don’t forget about our spring savings: Receive $500 off the purchase and installation of a new high-efficiency air conditioning system. Learn more at quinoco.com/ac-savings.