Energy Star Program

BENEFITS OF HIGH-EFFECIENCY HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT

Heating and cooling systems typically last 12 to 20 years, so the choice you make today will affect your utility bills, home comfort, indoor air quality, and the environment for years to come. Choosing high efficiency, ENERGY STAR-Labeled heating and cooling equipment can save you 10-40 percent on heating and cooling bills, while reducing pollution associated with energy use. But, the equipment you choose is just one part of the equation. Saving and satisfaction will depend on whether your contractor correctly sizes and installs the equipment and ensures that it is working as part of an integrated heating and cooling system.

The duct system, used in air heating and air cooling your home, is a collection of tubes that distributes the heated or cooled air to the various rooms. This system can make a big difference in both the cost and the effectiveness of heating and cooling your home. The duct system can have an important affect on your health through the distribution