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All About Energy Star Appliances

Energy Star Appliances

If want to improve your home’s efficiency in Spring Lake, North Carolina, start by updating your appliances. Energy Star–certified appliances will certainly show up when searching and shopping around. Here’s what you need to know about Energy Star appliances and HVAC.

Energy Star Appliances

The Energy Star program is backed by the federal government, providing an easy way to identify appliances, systems and other products that are energy efficient. When the program was established, its purpose was to make sure consumers could easily find and buy efficient units — without sacrificing comfort, features or performance — as well as to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy waste.

The Energy Star rating will often come up on appliances; although, the requirements depend on the functionality of each unit. For example, a refrigerator will bear the Energy Star label only if its design allows for reduced energy consumption without sacrificing food preservation, flexible capacity and multiple appearance options to appeal to a wider audience. An Energy Star-rated dishwasher saves an average of 3,870 gallons of water over its lifetime.

Energy Star HVAC

The Energy Star rating is also important to consider for the HVAC system in your home. If your system is on its last leg, and you’re shopping for a replacement, it’s certainly worth choosing an Energy Star–rated heating and cooling unit . The efficiency ratings and potential savings for HVAC systems depend on the energy source and location.

For example, the temperatures are higher in the South, so homes use less energy for heating. As a result, the Energy Star logo will include the words “U.S. South” and are about 11 percent more efficient than standard units. In the northern U.S., the furnaces rated by Energy Star are about 15 percent more efficient. According to statistics from the Energy Star program, they help homeowners save up to $75 per year.

We carry a wide selection of Energy Star-certified HVAC options . Call Bass Air Conditioning at (910) 898-4289 to learn more about this program.

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