A furnace's energy efficiency performance over a heating season is called the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE). This AFUE is expressed as a percentage. The higher the percentage, the more efficient the furnace.
ENERGY STAR qualified furnaces have an AFUE of 90 percent or more. To improve electrical efficiency, choose one with a high-efficiency circulating fan motor.
Many factors affect your home-heating needs, so have a heating-load calculation performed to properly size your furnace (heating capacity).
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