Industry ratings are standardized measures that compare HVAC and water heater efficiency, performance, and impact. Examples include UEF for water heaters, SEER for cooling, AFUE for furnaces, and ENERGY STAR certifications. These ratings help consumers compare models and estimate operating costs.
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Industry ratings are standardized measures that compare HVAC and water heater efficiency, performance, and impact. Examples include UEF for water heaters, SEER for cooling, AFUE for furnaces, and ENERGY STAR certifications. These ratings help consumers compare models and estimate operating costs.
Why do industry ratings matter?
They provide an apples-to-apples way to compare efficiency, cost, and performance.
Source: The Cooling Company
Ratings like SEER, AFUE, and UEF guide smart equipment choices.
A homeowner chooses a higher-UEF water heater and a higher-SEER AC to reduce long-term energy costs.
Use ratings to compare similar equipment and check for rebate eligibility.
“Use ratings to compare similar equipment and check for rebate eligibility.”
Many manufacturers design products specifically to meet higher rating tiers and rebates.
What is UEF on a water heater?
Uniform Energy Factor measures overall efficiency across typical usage.
Is a higher rating always better?
Usually, but proper sizing and installation still matter.
Do ratings affect rebates?
Yes. Many incentive programs require minimum ratings.
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