However despite their high efficiency the higher cost of electricity in most parts of the country makes all electric furnaces or boilers an uneconomic choice.
Electric furnace efficiency ratings.
Featuring self configuring control arcoaire vc 97 furnaces are built with stainless steel primary and secondary heat exchangers and achieve 97 afue.
Its top of the line models are as good as it gets.
Electric furnaces are more affordable than gas or oil furnaces.
The lower values are for units installed outdoors because they have greater jacket heat loss.
The energy star most efficient 2020.
The afue rating for an all electric furnace or boiler is between 95 and 100.
If you re looking for the most energy efficient furnace on the market we think trane is your best bet.
The modulating multi stage gas valves allow the arcoaire vc 97 to operate on a quieter low fire setting unless thermostat calls for more fire.
You can reduce utility costs by buying an energy efficient electric furnace.
Up to 97 3 afue energy star certified and state of the art modulating valves which increases efficiency even more.
Furnace energy efficiency ratings tell you how well your gas or electric furnace uses energy.
Arcoaire vc 97 series with observer control.
Furnaces with higher afue ratings typically cost more but they can reduce the overall cost of heating your home.
However they use more energy resulting in a higher electric bill.
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Why we chose it efficiency.
Check the big yellow tag on your furnace for the energy efficiency rating.