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\"Energy<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Energy efficiency<\/a> is on everyone\u2019s minds these days, especially when heating and cooling our homes. So, is your heater energy efficient? Here are three ways that you can tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1: Check the Efficiency Rating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AFUE, or Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating, is a way to tell how efficient your heater is. The rating measures a percentage of how efficiently it uses fuel to create the heat that keeps your home warm. The higher the rating, the more efficient. 80% is the minimum for efficiency, but closer to 95% is ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2: The Age of the Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The older your heater, the less efficient it is. Pay attention to the age of the equipment to help you determine if it\u2019s using a lot more energy than you\u2019d like and costing you a lot more on your utility bills as well. Heaters and furnaces have an average life expectancy of 15-20 years, but their efficiency starts to drop sooner than that. If your heater is more than 10-years-old, it probably is not very efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3: Your Energy Bills are Increasing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have your energy bills increased over the last year or so? If you notice a gradual upswing in the cost to heat your home, it\u2019s a pretty good indicator that your heater is using more fuel than it should. As HVAC units age, they must work harder to maintain the temperature in your house, and as a result, they require more energy to run. That excess energy use shows up on your monthly bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re concerned about the energy efficiency of your heater, it could be time to talk to your local HVAC professional. Contact H.H. Hovey Heating and Cooling<\/a> for help determining if your system needs repair or replacement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Energy efficiency is on everyone\u2019s minds these days, especially when heating and cooling our homes. So, is your heater energy efficient? Here are three ways that you can tell. #1: Check the Efficiency Rating The AFUE, or Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating, is a way to tell how efficient your heater is. The rating measures […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2404,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n3 Ways That You Can Tell If Your Heater Is Energy Efficient - H.H. Hovey Heating and Cooling System<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is your heating system energy efficient? 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