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Condensing Furnaces Sizing Duct Sealing User Tips Efficiency Recommendation Non-Energy Benefits of ENERGY STAR® Gas Furnaces Although older furnaces and boilers had efficiencies in the range of 60% to 70%, modern heating systems can achieve efficiencies as high as 97%, converting nearly all the fuel to useful heat for the home. When selecting an efficient pulse-fired gas furnace, look for the ENERGY STAR®. The EPA estimates that ENERGY STAR® qualified heating and cooling equipment, when properly sized and installed, can save consumers 10% to 40% on heating and cooling bills. ENERGY STAR qualified furnaces are highly efficient, use less energy than conventional systems, and help reduce pollution associated with energy use.
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Non-Energy Benefits of ENERGY STAR Qualified Gas Furnaces ENERGY STAR qualified gas-fired furnaces may provide the following benefits in addition to reducing your energy bills.
You can obtain additional benefits by having your contractor install the correct size (capacity) of furnace for your home. A properly sized furnace can reduce noise (because of its reduced airflow), increase comfort (because the longer run times provide a more consistent furnace output rate), improve combustion safety (because of decreased potential for depressurization), and also reduce energy consumption. If you are considering replacing your Heating System check out PSE’s Contractor Referral Service and get connected with a pre-screened, independent Heating/Cooling contractor. These contractors provide a free, no-obligation bid. If you plan to install an ENERGY STAR qualified (90%+) High Efficiency Gas Furnace, PSE has a $250 rebate available. Email Us for more energy efficiency information, or to speak with an Energy Advisor call, 1-800-562-1482. Sources: DOE, FEMP How to Select an Energy-Efficient Residential Gas Furnace, Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory Non-Energy Benefits of ENERGY STAR® Gas Furnaces, Photo: Heil Heating and Cooling Products | |||||||||||
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