Furnaces
For PartnersWhy ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR certified furnaces have the following features:
- Different gas furnace efficiency requirements and labels are used for different regions of the country.
- Certified gas furnaces in the southern half of the U.S., where homes require less heat, will be labeled with a unique "U.S. South" ENERGY STAR logo. These furnaces will be up to 11 percent more efficient than standard models and can save an average of $40 in energy costs each year.
- Certified gas furnaces in the northern half of the U.S. will be labeled with the standard ENERGY STAR logo. These furnaces will be up to 15 percent more energy efficient than baseline models and can save $120 a year, in energy costs.
- Certified gas furnaces in the southern half of the U.S., where homes require less heat, will be labeled with a unique "U.S. South" ENERGY STAR logo. These furnaces will be up to 11 percent more efficient than standard models and can save an average of $40 in energy costs each year.
- Certified oil furnaces are up to 4 percent more energy efficient than baseline models and can save about $70 in energy costs per year.
Earning the ENERGY STAR means products meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By choosing ENERGY STAR certified heating and cooling equipment and taking steps to optimize its performance, you can enhance the comfort of your home while saving energy. Saving energy helps you save money on utility bills and protect our climate by helping prevent harmful carbon pollution and reducing other greenhouse gases.
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Current Specification Effective Date: February 1, 2013
Furnaces originally qualified for the ENERGY STAR label in April, 1995.
ENERGY STAR certified furnaces have higher Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) ratings and higher efficiency blower motors, making them more efficient than standard models.
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