New Government Regulations Could Cost You 20-30% More on AC Equipment
New efficiency requirements set by the Department of Energy are being instilled effective January 1st. This means a 20-30% increase in prices industry wide for all components of your air conditioning system. Increased restrictions means that an industry that is already struggling with supply chain issues could find it even more difficult to stock parts and systems that meet the updated requirements.
If your AC system needs to be replaced, now would be a great time to do so before the industry gets hit with all of these additional restrictions. With the price of energy increasing so drastically, in many cases the monthly cost of a new, more efficient unit could be offset by your energy savings. If you are on the fence, now is the time to act to avoid the price increases and chaos that the new restrictions will bring.
Don’t wait any longer to fix your AC, it could cost you 20-30% more due to the new Government Regulations if you don’t act now. They are cracking down on energy efficient systems. Replacing major components of old units won’t be aloud after this December due to these new restrictions. There will be a gold rush on trying to get parts and equipment due to no longer being able to fix these old systems. This could potentially create a supply chain shortage and leave you without a cooling or heating solution for weeks.
All air conditioning systems purchased in the south east region that do not meet the SEER2 requirements cannot be installed after January 1, 2023.
By now, you are aware of the upcoming transition in DOE requirements in minimum regional efficiencies for air conditioner and heat pump equipment starting January 1, 2023. Although some regions will have fewer impacts on transition than others, all regions will need to observe the transition schedules included in this communication to ensure success with the transition from existing product inventory to the planned new product inventory.
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