ENERGY STAR® and its quintessential blue label have helped homeowners choose the most energy-efficient products for over 20 years. Energy efficiency is especially important for your heating and air conditioning, and the blue label is your guide in choosing the right system for your home.
In this post, our team from Airworks, Inc. explains why ENERGY STAR®’s blue label is so important when picking a new or replacement HVAC system for your home.
ENERGY STAR and the Blue Label
The blue label details the energy efficiency of the product. This is established by comparing the efficiency rating of the HVAC system to the minimum efficiency requirements set by the federal government. For both heating and cooling, the system must be 10 percent more energy-efficient than the standard model.
The Blue Label
There are two specific details in the ENERGY STAR label that you need to be very particular about: the product’s estimated yearly cost and its estimated yearly electrical use. The yearly cost gives you an estimate on how much the heating or cooling system costs to run. The yearly electrical use, on the other hand, tells you how much power the units will consume on average in a year.
ENERGY STAR and HVAC Selection
The blue label is especially helpful when you’re looking for a new HVAC system to purchase. Units with the ENERGY STAR label are 45 percent more energy-efficient than conventional systems, and this means it performs beyond the standard efficiency and will save you money in the long run. On top of that, it’s also tested so that it doesn’t encounter problems that standard units experience.
Finally, choosing an ENERGY STAR-rated heating, cooling, or HVAC system gives you an advantage in overall efficiency. This is due to the fact that these units are specifically designed to work in your area’s local climate. This means your system is always supplying you with cool, warm, and proper air quality no matter what season you’re in.
As your cooling and heating repair specialists, the Airworks, Inc. team will always install ENERGY STAR-rated heating, cooling, and HVAC systems in your home. Call us today at (406) 630-4170 to learn more about our services. We are heating and air conditioning specialists in Whitefish and Kalispell, MT.
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