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In mild South Bay, you may use AC less than these estimates suggest, reducing absolute savings (but also total costs).</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Usage Patterns
If you're rarely home during hot periods, higher efficiency matters less.</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Proper Installation
A poorly installed high-SEER unit won't deliver its rated efficiency.</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">System Sizing
An oversized system short-cycles and never reaches peak efficiency regardless of SEER rating.</h3><h2 class="text-2xl font-black text-brutal-black mt-8 mb-4">Cost vs. Savings</h2><p class="text-gray-700 mb-4">Higher SEER systems cost more upfront. Consider:</p><p class="text-gray-700 mb-4"><strong>14-16 SEER:</strong> Budget-friendly, meets requirements, reasonable efficiency</p><p class="text-gray-700 mb-4"><strong>17-19 SEER:</strong> Good balance of cost and efficiency, often the "sweet spot"</p><p class="text-gray-700 mb-4"><strong>20+ SEER:</strong> Maximum efficiency, highest upfront cost, longest payback period</p><h2 class="text-2xl font-black text-brutal-black mt-8 mb-4">Making the Right Choice</h2><ul class="list-disc pl-6 my-4 text-gray-700"><li class="mb-2">For South Bay:</li><li class="mb-2"><strong>Minimum recommendation:</strong> 16 SEER (efficient, cost-effective)</li><li class="mb-2"><strong>Sweet spot:</strong> 17-19 SEER (good efficiency, reasonable cost)</li><li class="mb-2"><strong>Consider 20+:</strong> If you prioritize efficiency and plan to stay long-term</li></ul><ul class="list-disc pl-6 my-4 text-gray-700"><li class="mb-2">Don't just look at the sticker. Consider:</li><li class="mb-2">Installation quality</li><li class="mb-2">System sizing</li><li class="mb-2">Total installed cost</li><li class="mb-2">Available rebates</li><li class="mb-2">Your usage patterns</li></ul><p class="text-gray-700 mb-4">We help customers understand these trade-offs and choose the system that makes most sense for their situation and budget.</p>7:["$","section",null,{"className":"bg-brutal-white py-12 md:py-16","children":["$","div",null,{"className":"max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4","children":[["$","div",null,{"className":"bg-gray-50 brutal-border p-8 md:p-12","children":["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none","dangerouslySetInnerHTML":{"__html":"$e"}}]}],"$Lf"]}]}]
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