Boilers for Consumers

Did You Know? Whether gas or oil, ENERGY STAR qualified boilers use about 6% less energy than a standard boiler. Overview ENERGY STAR qualified boilers have an annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating of 85% or greater. They achieve greater efficiency with improved features, including:

• electric ignition, which eliminates the need to have the pilot light burning all the time
• new combustion technologies that extract more heat from the same amount of fuel
• sealed combustion that uses outside air to fuel the burner, reducing draft and improving safety

You may also be interested to know:

• You can get better heating and cooling performance at home with ENERGY STAR home sealing (insulation and air sealing) and duct sealing.
• Consider regular maintenance to maintain your heating and cooling system performance.

Specifications Current Specification Effective Date:

April 2002

Boilers originally qualified for the ENERGY STAR label in June, 1996.

ENERGY STAR qualified boilers have an annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating of 85% or greater, making them 5% more efficient than non-qualified models. ENERGY STAR qualified models are more efficient than models that simply meet the federal minimum standard for energy efficiency.

Boilers Key Product Criteria: ENERGY STAR

Learn How a Product Earns the Label Buying Guidance

What else should I look for when buying a boiler?

• Though these products can be more expensive to purchase up front, the cost difference will be paid back over time through lower energy bills.
• When buying new equipment, sizing and installation are as important as product quality.

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