Read before you pick — the real monthly savings number may surprise you.
Our Recommendation
14.3 SEER2 — Best Value
Meets Texas code. Proven, reliable, significantly cheaper upfront. Once you see the real monthly savings vs 17 SEER, you'll understand why we recommend this every time.
Premium
17 SEER2 — High Efficiency
Quieter, variable speed, marginally more efficient. But real-world monthly savings vs 14.3 SEER are under $5 in most cases — and the upcharge runs $700–$1,200+.
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The truth about SEER upgrades
What HVAC marketers won't tell you — and what your energy bill will.
