Let The Energy Star Be Your Guiding Light
Whether it is an upgrade or installation of a new heating system for your home, this purchase represents a major investment in the equity of your residence. With all the information that is published today regarding harmful gas emissions, the Energy Star ratings represent guidance and standards of how efficiently furnaces and heat pumps operate and ultimately, save our planet at the same time. This system is in place for all manner of energy sources, propane, natural gas and electricity. It is believed that if just 1 furnace purchase out of approximately 10 was an Energy Star product, the savings annually would equal the emissions from just over 1 million vehicles. The savings are worth personal gain as your energy costs will be reduced on a monthly basis.
Rheem is a leader in the manufacture of oil and gas furnaces and is an Energy Star partner. One particular unit in the RGLT series is quite suitable for those areas where space is limited as the size will allow for installation is little more room than a closet. The fuel efficiency ratings for the two lower classes are set at 0.8 while the RGRM series operates at 0.95. Diagnostic boards on the two upper series can be beneficial in maintenance and service calls. There are optional accessories that can be added, such as humidifiers and air cleaners, to further enhance the comfort level of the home during those cold winter months.
Amana gas/oil furnaces represent another top seller in the market for heating products. You will find AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) rating to be in the range of 80% and above. This number represents the percentage of your energy dollar that actually goes into heating and what is wasted. Older units operating at a 60% AFUE rating would be more costly to use; while replacement represents savings each month that furnaces are used. At a time when the government is stressing these energy saving programs, there are all sorts of tax credits available when purchases and installation is made.
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Heat pumps have become quite popular with homeowners and work quite efficiently in the milder temperatures in regard to their heating capabilities. This system works by exchanging air both from inside the residence as well as the outside air depending on the temperature desired. As a safety precaution, it is advisable that detectors for both smoke and carbon monoxide be installed in areas of the home where heating and sleeping take place in the event of an accident. |
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