14 SEER vs 15 SEER: Cost, Savings & ROI Showdown
SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio; 14 SEER units hit 14 BTU/Wh while 15 SEER units squeeze out one extra point of cooling per watt. Homeowners see “14” and “15” as almost the same number—so they shrug and pick the cheaper one, not realizing that single-digit bump quietly shaves 7–8 % off summer power…