What is a SEER rating?

Many times we get calls from people wondering what does SEER stand for and if the rating matters.  First,  SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio .  The SEER measures air conditioning and heat pump cooling efficiency, which is calculated by the cooling output for a typical cooling season divided by the total electric energy input during the same time frame.  In real people terms,  the greater the SEER rating is, the more efficient your unit becomes.  What this means for you is less energy used and more money saved.