ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2013 in Canada
The energy star logo is a world-recognized symbol for energy efficiency and kindness to the environment. Seeing an Energy Star sticker on an appliance can give peace of mind to us as consumers because it is an assurance that the manufacturer of the device has gone through great lengths to make sure that we get the best bang for our energy buck.
The use of the Energy Star symbol in Canada is promoted and monitored by the Office Of Energy Efficiency – a part of Natural Resources Canada. Every year, NRCan and the US Environmental Protection Agency released a list of the best performing products among all those that made the Energy Star cut. These are typically awarded to products that go above and beyond what is required to ensure that the least amount of energy is wasted, usually by employing the best technology available.
We are proud to say that a handful of our products made the cut into the top list this year. This is an incredible achievement and we are very proud, because we have been installing these products for years now and we stand by their quality and performance. Here, then, are the Energy Star Most Efficient 2013 products that we carry:
Air Conditioners
Air Conditioners
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Dave Lennox Signature® Collection with iComfort Touch® Control |
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Features:
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| Capacity | Energy Use: | Annual Energy Use (kWh) | Annual Cost (National Average)* | Lifetime Cost to Operate** | % Savings over Federal Minimum | ||
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| EER | SEER | HSPF | |||||
| 23,600 | 15.2 | 21 | N/A | 944 | $103 | $1,440 | 38% |
| 25,000 | 14.7 | 18 | N/A | 1,167 | $127 | $1,780 | 28% |
| 35,400 | 13.7 | 20 | N/A | 1,487 | $162 | $2,269 | 35% |
| 49,500 | 13.5 | 18.2 | N/A | 2,284 | $249 | $3,486 | 29% |
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Carrier 25VNA Infinity® Series with Infinity® Touch Control |
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Features: The 25VNA Infinity® heat pump with Infinity® Touch intelligence is the highest heating efficiency ducted, air source heat pump available with an HSPF up to 13. Variable-speed capacity-control enables better heating capacity as the outdoor temperature drops resulting in less reliance on auxiliary heat. Also achieves cooling efficiencies of up to 20.5 SEER. Makes state-of-the-art variable-speed technology available with ease of installation, service and maintenance. |
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| Capacity | Energy Use: | Annual Energy Use (kWh) | Annual Cost (National Average)* | Lifetime Cost to Operate** | % Savings over Federal Minimum | ||
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| EER | SEER | HSPF | |||||
| 25,200 | 16 | 20.5 | 13 | 1,777 | $194 | $2,325 | 38% |
| 35,000 | 14.5 | 20.5 | 13 | 2,469 | $269 | $3,229 | 38% |
| 47,500 | 13.5 | 18.3 | 12.5 | 3,640 | $397 | $4,762 | 33% |
| 56,000 | 12.7 | 18 | 12 | 4,406 | $480 | $5,764 | 31% |
Furnaces
Furnaces
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Lennox SLP98 Series with icomfort™ system |
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| Features: Efficiency rating of up to 98.2% AFUE, SilentComfort™ technology delivers the ultimate in quiet, consistent heating, Precise Comfort™ technology adjusts fan speed, heat and airflow capacity in increments as small as 1% for the ultimate in temperature control, SureLight control board (icomfort™ compatible)—controls all furnace operations to ensure high reliability and efficiency, Duralok Plus® heat exchanger with lifetime warranty ensures high reliability and efficiency. |
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| Capacity (MBtu/hr) | Energy Use: | Annual Energy Use (kWh) | Annual Gas Use (MMBtu) | Annual Cost (National Average)* | Lifetime Cost to Operate** | % Saving over Standard Furnace | ||
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| AFUE | Furnace Fan Efficiency | |||||||
| 64 | 97-97.5 | 1.4-1.6% | 268-301 | 64 | $704-$709 | $12,678–$12,764 | 21% | |
| 85 | 97.5-98.2 | 1.2-1.8% | 285-431 | 79-80 | $866-$878 | $15,593–$15,807 | 21-23% | |
| 107 | 97.5-98.2 | 1.4-1.6% | 401-445 | 94-95 | $1037-$1047 | $18,671–$18,770 | 21-22% | |
| 128 | 97.5 | 1.6% | 610 | 129 | $1,419 | $25,546 | 21% | |
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Carrier 59MN7 Infinity® 98 Series with Infinity® Control |
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| Features: 59MN7 Infinity® 98 Furnace with Greenspeed™ Intelligence achieves AFUE of up to 97.4%. Greenspeed™ intelligence adjusts modulating gas valve output from 40% to 100% of capacity in one-percentage-point increments for precise comfort. Variable-speed ECM blower and inducer motors operate at quieter, lower speeds. Infinity® control recommended for full functionality. |
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| Capacity (MBtu/hr) | Energy Use: | Annual Energy Use (kWh) | Annual Gas Use (MMBtu) | Annual Cost (National Average)* | Lifetime Cost to Operate** | % Saving over Standard Furnace | ||
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| AFUE | Furnace Fan Efficiency | |||||||
| 60 | 97.4 | 1.1% | 154 | 47 | $508 | $9,140 | 23% | |
| 80 | 97.4 | 2.0% | 458 | 77 | $864 | $15,560 | 20% | |
| 100 | 97.1 | 1.7% | 470 | 94 | $1,037 | $18,665 | 21% | |
| 120 | 97.2 | 1.6% | 505 | 109 | $1,202 | $21,628 | 21% | |
Boilers
Boilers
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Carrier BMW Performance Series |
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| Features: 95% AFUE Stainless Steel Modulating Condensing Boiler features a unique, vertically oriented stainless steel heat exchanger, 5 to 1 turndown ratio, a light weight/compact wall-mount space- saving design, primary/secondary piping, probe-type low water cut off, corrosion resistant CPVC flue collector, easy to operate text display control, and a 15 Year Limited Warranty. |
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| Capacity (MBtu/hr) | Energy Use: | Annual Gas Use (MMBtu) | Annual Cost (National Average)* |
Lifetime Cost to Operate** | % Savings over Federal Minimum |
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| 75 | 95 | 65.5 | $688 | $13,755 | 19% |
| 100 | 95 | 82.4 | $865 | $17,304 | 19% |
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Lennox GWM Series |
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| Features: 95% AFUE Stainless Steel Modulating Condensing Boiler features a unique, vertically oriented stainless steel heat exchanger, 5 to 1 turndown ratio, a light weight/compact wall-mount space- saving design, primary/secondary piping, probe-type low water cut off, corrosion resistant CPVC flue collector, easy to operate text display control, and a 15 Year Limited Warranty. |
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| Capacity (MBtu/hr) | Energy Use: | Annual Gas Use (MMBtu) | Annual Cost (National Average)* |
Lifetime Cost to Operate** | % Savings over Federal Minimum |
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| 75 | 95 | 65.5 | $688 | $13,755 | 19% |
| 100 | 95 | 82.4 | $865 | $17,304 | 19% |
Ductless Split Systems
Ductless Split Systems
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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC HEATING AND COOLING
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| Features: Cooling only and heat pump inverter, mounted high on wall, ductless, slim sleek design, washable filters. |
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| M-Series | Capacity | Energy Use: | Annual Energy Use (kWh) | Annual Cost (National Average)* | Lifetime Cost to Operate** | % Savings over Federal Minimum | |
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| MUY/MSY-GE Cooling only | |||||||
| 9,000 | 13.6 | 21 | 360 | $39 | $549 | 38% | |
| 12,000 | 12.5 | 20.5 | 491.6 | $54 | $750 | 37% | |
| 14,000 | 13 | 21 | 559.9 | $61 | $854 | 38% | |
| MUZ/MSZ-GE Heat pump | |||||||
| 9,000 | 15.5 | 21 | 705.8 | $77 | $923 | 32% | |
| 12,000 | 12.9 | 20.25 | 958.9 | $105 | $1,254 | 30% | |
| 15,000 | 13 | 20.25 | 1119 | $122 | $1,463 | 30% | |
| MUZ/MSZ-FE Heat pump (Hyper-heat) | |||||||
| 9,000 | 15.5 | 26 | 637 | $69 | $833 | 38% | |
| 12,000 | 12.0 | 23 | 877 | $96 | $1,148 | 36% | |
| 18,000 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 1420 | $155 | $1,857 | 31% | |
