Let's start at
the beginning:
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning and are
the initials often used to describe the industry that produces the
equipment that brings comfort to your home.
AFUE - This is a percentage measurement of a furnace's heating
efficiency. The U.S. Government's minimum efficiency level is 78%.
The higher the AFUE, the more efficient the furnace. The initials
stand for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency.
Energy Star - A voluntary partnership between the U.S. Department
of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, product manufacturers,
local utilities and retailers. Partners help promote energy-efficient
products by labeling products with the Energy Star logo and educating
consumers about the unique benefits of energy-efficient products.
In addition to labeled products, Energy Star offers voluntary partnerships
which promote energy efficiency, reduce air pollution, and save money
for businesses large and small. Each year, these partnerships save
over $1 billion in energy costs while also cutting air pollution.
When properly installed, Energy Star-labeled products can save consumers
10-40% on heating and cooling bills each year.
SEER
- This is a measurement of the efficiency of cooling products. The
U.S. Government's minimum efficiency level is 10 SEER for split
systems and 9.7 for packaged units. The higher the SEER, the more
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