Air conditioners may
look similar, but check the SEER ratings. Higher
SEER numbers save more money. A 13 SEER rated air
conditioner uses 23% less energy then a 10 SEER
unit. 13 SEER will be the minimum efficiency standard
by 2006.
Heating and air conditioning
systems are the biggest users of energy in the home,
up to 75% of the utility bill. A new high efficiency
furnace can save up to 50% in operating costs over
a ten years old furnace. Many 1990 and earlier model
furnaces have efficiencies of 65% or less. The minimum
efficiency furnace that can be sold in the United
States today is 78%. Furnaces are available that
are up to 94% efficient.
Heating and air
conditioning systems are the biggest users of
energy in the home, up to 75% of the utility bill.
A new high efficiency furnace can save up to 50%
in operating costs over a ten years old furnace.
Many 1990 and earlier model furnaces have efficiencies
of 65% or less. The minimum efficiency furnace
that can be sold in the United States today is
78%. Furnaces are available that are up to 94%
efficient.
“From the salesperson to the installers,
they were all very helpful in explaining everything
to me.”
-Jerry B.
"The installers were professional. They
were helpful in explaining the operation of
the unit and answering my questions. And they
did a very good job of cleaning up."
-Gene N.
