SEER

See also: EER, IPLV, HeatRateBTUkWh, HeatRatekJkWh

Syntax

SEER( Expression )

Summary

Calculates percentage efficiency (of an AC unit) from its SEER or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio expressed in BTU/watt-hr.  The approximate relationship between SEER, EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio), and efficiency is given by:

 EER  =  (1.12 * SEER) - (0.02 * (SEER^2))
 Efficiency =  100*EER/3.41214

Examples

SEER(12) = 309.48%