It is important to understand the meaning of - AFUE - HSPF - SEER and Puron Refrigerant.
By trainmas
Government regulations and standards are becoming more stringent with manufactures heating and cooling systems. The goals of these regulations are increased energy efficiency and products that are environmentally friendly. All manufactures now display these ratings on their product to help the consumer make informed choices.
This article goal is to help the consumer understand the manufactures ratings.
AFUE
AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) is the standard measurement of efficiency for oil and gas furnaces. Given in percentages, this number tells you how much of your fuel is used to heat your home and how much fuel is wasted. The higher the AFUE rating, the greater the efficiency.
Cost Savings: If you have an older furnace (with an AFUE of approximately 60%), you could save up to 40% on your heating bills by replacing it with a new high efficiency furnace! The cost to replace your old, inefficient furnace is paid back through lower utility bills.
HSPF
HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) is the efficiency measurement used to gauge the efficiency of the heating mode of heat pumps. The higher the number, the greater the efficiency and cost-savings. Today's models are required to have a 6.8 HSPF.
Cost Savings. Higher efficiency in heat pumps and air conditioners usually means higher equipment cost but lower utility bills. If you live in a warm and/or humid climate, you will probably see the higher cost of a high efficiency air conditioner or heat pump paid back (through lower utility bills) in a few short years.
SEER
SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) is the measure of efficiency by which the cooling process of air conditioners and heat pumps is rated. The higher the SEER number, the greater the efficiency-and therefore greater energy savings. Today, U.S. regulatory agencies require all new products to have a 13.0 SEER rating or better.
Puron Refrigerant - The environmentally sound refrigerant of the future.
Environmentally sound, chlorine-free PuronŽ Refrigerant is the refrigerant of the future. As companies worldwide race to upgrade to chlorine-free refrigerants, Carrier offers the experience of having introduced the first air conditioners with an alternative refrigerant in 1996-6 years before other manufacturers caught up.
Today, Carrier has engineered an entire line of heating and cooling products with Puron Refrigerant, available right now to make your home more comfortable.
Puron Refrigerant and the phase out of R22.
The 1990 Clean Air Act identified refrigerant R-22-the longtime industry standard refrigerant used in most air conditioning and heat pump systems-must be phased out.
Carrier has lead the way with extensive testing in hundreds of thousands of homes. Carrier has proven that Puron Refrigerant is superior to R-22 not only in environmental safety, but in performance and energy efficiency. These outstanding results have made Puron Refrigerant the universally accepted, long-term refrigerant for the heating and cooling industry.
The heating and cooling products manufactured by Carrier are rated and sold within the above mentioned specifications. Carrier products are supplied by Flare Heating and Air Conditioning in Minneapolis Minnesota.
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