Even as you read this article, thousands of furnaces and boilers across the country are calling it quits and leaving their owners without heat. If your furnace is over ten or fifteen years old, you could be next. When that old furnace finally fails for good, you need to consider making an upgrade to an Energy Star rated furnace or boiler. Don’t let the initial cost scare you away because the long term savings you get from Energy Star appliances make them well worth the investment.
What is Energy Star Anyways?
You have probably heard about Energy Star labels before, and you may even own a few appliances that carry this rating, but what does is really mean if your furnace or boiler carries an Energy Star rating?
Energy Star was created by two government agencies, The Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Their goal was to make buying energy efficient appliances easier for the consumer. Manufacturers that would like their appliances to be considered for an Energy Star label must submit their appliance to testing of its energy efficiency. Appliances that meet Energy Star’s high standards are awarded the Energy Star label.
Why Buy Energy Star?
As a consumer, buying an appliance that is Energy Star rated means that this appliance will use energy efficiently and save you money on your utility bills when compared to similar appliances that are not Energy Star rated. Considering that heating your home this winter will account for about half of the cost of your energy bills, you should purchase an appliance that will save you money!
Energy Star rated high efficiency furnaces and boilers will pay for themselves in a matter of years, and offer more reliable and even heating throughout the entire winter season. So when that old furnace finally gives up, get your money’s worth by purchasing and installing an Energy Star rated furnace or boiler.
