Q. How is efficiency rating measured and should I always buy the best efficiency rating?

A. Gas or Oil Furnaces are rated in AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency), Heat Pumps in HPSF (Heating Season Performance Factor) and Air Conditioners in SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating). With gas furnaces you should buy a model with a 92% rating if you run the blower continuously for better air filtration as it has a more efficient blower. However, if you allow the air to turn off when not heating, a 95% model will save you energy in the long run. On the A/C side it has more to do with comfort as you get to the higher SEER ratings in our climate. The base A/C is a 13 SEER for each point you go higher it uses about 10% less energy to run.

Q. How do I know if our A/C unit is big enough for our home?

A. The correct size based on running a computer generated load for your home. Typically in our market we size the A/C based on a 90 degree day. We expect the A/C to run most of the day on a 90 degree day to maintain 70 degrees inside.

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Comfort Series

Solid Efficiency and Economy In Reliable, Quiet Gas Furnace
The Comfort 92 Gas Furnace warms your home for less. With up to a 92% AFUE, this high efficiency heater comes with a limited twenty (20) year heat exchanger warranty.

Features
Specs
Warranty
Brochure

Energy efficiency-from 92% up to 95.5% AFUE
ComfortFan technology
QuieTech noise reduction system
Sealed, low noise combustion system
Pilot-free PowerHeat ignition
High efficiency air filtration cabinet
20-year limited heat exchanger warranty
10-year parts limited warranty when properly registered

Performance

Efficiency: From 92% up to 95.5% AFUE
Limited Warranty: 10-year parts limited warranty when properly registered; twenty (20) limited warranty on heat exchanger

ENERGY STAR

Details: As an ENERGY STAR partner, Carrier Corporation has determined that the Comfort 92 gas furnace meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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