Head-to-Head Lifespan & Operating Cost Comparison (2,000 Sq Ft in British Columbia)
Option A: 20-SEER2 Variable Inverter System (15-Yr Life)Install: $6,400 | Lifespan: 15 Yrs
Option A Annual & Monthly Utility Bill:$473/yr ($39/mo)
Option A 15-Year Total Cost (Install + 15 Yrs Bills):$13,495
Option B: 14-SEER2 Single-Stage System (15-Yr Life)Install: $4,800 | Lifespan: 15 Yrs
Option B Annual & Monthly Utility Bill:$520/yr ($43/mo)
Option B 15-Year Total Cost (Install + 15 Yrs Bills):$12,600
British Columbia Tariff & Break-Even Threshold:11.8¢/kWh Elec | $1.32/therm Gas (Break-Even: 15.2¢/kWh)
15-Year Net Lifespan Verdict in British Columbia:14-SEER2 Single-Stage System saves $895 over 15 years
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