Boilers

Why ENERGY STAR?

ENERGY STAR certified boilers have annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) ratings of 87% or greater for oil boilers and 90% or greater for gas boilers. AFUE is the measure of heating equipment efficiency. They achieve greater efficiency with features, including:

electronic ignition, which eliminates the need to have the pilot light burning all the time

new combustion technologies that extract more heat from the same amount of fuel

sealed combustion that uses outside air to fuel the burner, reducing drafts and improving safety

An ENERGY STAR certified gas boiler can save about $780 over the lifetime of the product, while an ENERGY STAR certified oil boiler can save $420 over its lifetime.

BUYING GUIDANCE

What else should I look for when buying a boiler?

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Be sure to look for the ENERGY STAR when shopping for a boiler

The current boiler specification is effective as of October 1, 2014.

ENERGY STAR certified gas boilers have annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) ratings of 90%, approximately 8% more efficient than the federal standard.

ENERGY STAR certified oil boilers have annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) ratings of 87%, approximately 3% more efficient than the federal standard.

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