In the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) world, sometimes it’s easy to get confused about what all of those abbreviations mean.  You hear them bandied about in the media, but it’s hard to always know what they are talking about.  Below you will find some common abbreviations that we think are important for you to know.

SEER- Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating.  This is applied to any unit that has cooling.  All Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners have a SEER number, and the higher the number, the more efficient the unit.

HSPF- Heating Seasonal Performance Factor.  All Heat Pumps have this rating, and again, the higher the number, the more efficient the unit.

AFUE- Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency.  Gas Furnaces carry this rating and just like the rest of them, the higher the number, the more efficient the unit.

If you’re curious about what ratings your heating or cooling units carry, give us a call at 253-630-9224 and we can give you that info.