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2015 DOE REGIONAL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR HEATING & COOLING PRODUCTS additional resource links US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy.gov DOE: Residential Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Standards New energy conservation standards for residential air conditioners, heat pumps & package models will go into effect on January 1, 2015. For the first time, federal minimum efficiency standards of certain products will vary, and will be based upon the state (region) the product is installed. O…
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms AFUE Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. Used to express the efficiency of gas furnaces. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the unit. Federal law has required that all new residential furnaces built after January 1992 operate with an AFUE of 78% or higher. All Ruud® furnaces are manufactured to exceed these requirements with a minimum AFUE of 80%. If your furnace was built before 1992, chances are it is operating with an average efficiency of around 60%. Most of th…
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I contact for air conditioning products and service? What do rating numbers mean? What is a SEER? What does HSPF stand for? What does AFUE stand for? Should outdoor units be covered in winter? Should a thermostat be set to "auto" or "on"? Can shrubs or flowers be planted around an outdoor unit? If an outdoor unit needs replacing, should the indoor unit be replaced too? How do I know what size unit our house needs? What is the difference between a split system and a package unit? How do I…
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Consumer Protection
Question: I found a good deal online. Should I purchase from an online sales site? Answer: ONLINE BUYER BEWARE!! HVAC products are unlike most products for sale on the Internet. A trained professional should always review the unique requirements of your structure to ensure proper equipment selection and safe, efficient installation. Even the most skilled Do-It-Yourselfers should not attempt to install HVAC products. Consumers should never install heating and cooling products themselves. A profes…
