Calculate Energy Savings with Franks AC & Heating SEER Calculator
Electricity isn't getting cheaper — but a higher-SEER2 system uses a lot less of it. Dial in your system below and see what an upgrade could save you every Florida summer.
Dial in your system
Estimates assume ~2,800 cooling hours/year — a Central Florida season. These are estimations; results will vary with your home, ductwork, and thermostat habits. A free in-home estimate gives you the real number.
Your estimated savings
- Cooling now
- $1,512/yr
- With SEER2 16
- $945/yr
- 10-year total
- $5,670
That's about a 38% cut in cooling energy — and with Wells Fargo financing available with approved credit, the savings can offset a chunk of the monthly payment.
Why SEER should matter to you
Electric rates have climbed steadily for two decades — and in Central Florida your air conditioner is the single biggest line on the bill. Air conditioners and heat pumps are assigned a SEER rating tied to their cooling efficiency: the higher the number, the less electricity the system burns to keep your home at the same temperature.
With rates rising, the question isn't whether efficiency pays — it's how fast. The calculator above estimates your annual savings from stepping up to a modern SEER2 system, using your system size and electric rate. These are estimations; results vary with your home, ductwork, and thermostat habits.
When you're ready for the real number, Franks Air Conditioning & Heating offers free estimates on new equipment across Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel & Dade City — proper sizing, honest payback math, and Wells Fargo financing with special financing offers available with approved credit.
“I was in a time crunch for estimates and installation. They contacted us immediately, came the next day, provided the best estimate — and took time to patiently explain the 0% financing option — then installed the following day.”
Quick answers
- What is a SEER rating?
- SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) measures how efficiently an air conditioner or heat pump cools over a whole season. A higher SEER means the system uses less electricity for the same cooling. New systems in Florida are rated in SEER2, the updated test standard — the Florida minimum for new central systems is SEER2 14.3.
- How much can a higher-SEER system save in Florida?
- Florida's long cooling season makes efficiency upgrades count for more here than almost anywhere. Moving from an older SEER 10 system to a SEER2 16 system typically cuts cooling energy by roughly a third. Use the calculator above with your system size and electric rate for a personalized estimate — then get a free in-home estimate for the real number.
- Is a higher SEER always worth it?
- Not always — the right answer depends on your home's size, ductwork, insulation, and how long you plan to stay. That's why Franks gives free estimates on new equipment: we size the system properly and show you the payback math instead of guessing from a chart.
A new system shouldn't have to wait on payday.
Buy today and pay over time with the Comfortmaker® credit card, issued with approved credit by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. — and keep your home equity line, credit cards, and bank account free for when you need them.
- Convenient monthly payments
- Special financing offers available
- Keeps your existing credit lines free
Comfortmaker® credit card, issued with approved credit by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., an Equal Housing Lender — from your Comfortmaker Elite Dealer.
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