CONTENTS

Introduction. . . . . . . . ....................... ...................... 1

Refrigerators. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
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Freezers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clothes Washers and Dishwashers. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 ~

Water Heaters.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ll

Room Air Conditioners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I4
Central Air Conditioners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Central Heat Pumps.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Gas Furnaces and Boilers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . .20
Oil Furnacesand Boilers.......................................... 23
Comparison Shopping and Lifecycle Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
For Morelnformation.............................................. 28

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THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS.

USE IT W1SEl.Y.

The Most Energy-Efficient Appliances-1991 Edition

Copyright @ 1991 by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient
Economy, Washington, D.G.
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 INTRODUCTION
The Importance of Energy-Efficient Appliances
Using appliances and heating and cooling equipment costs an average
household more than $1000 per year. You can sharply reduce your own
energy bill by using high-efficiency appliances and space conditioning
equipment. Highly efficient appliances may be slightly more expensive to
buy than comparable models with lower or average efficiencies. However,
the extra first cost for a more efficient appliance is paid back through
reduced energy bills long before the product wears out.

Energy-efficient appliances also have a positive effect on the national

economy and the environment. The efficient use of oil, gas, and electricity
cuts petroleum imports, improves US. economic competitiveness, and
reduces the environmental degradation associated with energy production
and use.

One-third of the electricity produced in the U.S. is consumed in our homes.

Refrigerators alone use the equivalent of the output of over 20 large nuclear
power plants-about 5% of the nation’s total electricity consumption. If all
the households in the US. had the most efficient refrigerators currently
available, the electricity savings would eliminate the need for about 10 large
power plants!

National Appliance Efficiency Standards

On March 17, 1987, President Reagan signed into law the National
Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987. This law established minimum
efficiency standards for major home appliances and heating and cooling
equipment. The standards for clothes washers and dishwashers took effect
January 1, 1988, requiring a cold water rinse option on new models. The
standards for most other appliances took effect on January 1, 1990. The
standards for central air conditioners and furnaces will not take effect until
1992, because it will take longer to make the necessary changes in these
larger products.

We estimate that these standards will save consumers at least $28 billion
over the lifetimes of the products sold through the year 2000, or about $300
per household. Furthermore, the standards will reduce peak electricity
demand by the equivalent of 25 large power plants.

Even though the standards eliminate the production of energy-guzzling

appliances, consumers can still benefit from selecting highly-efficient
appliances that significantly exceed the national appliance efficiency
standards. These high efficiency appliances provide the opportunity to
achieve substantial energy savings. Appliances are still available over a
broad range of efficiencies, and consumers would be wise to shop carefully
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 for efficient models. After all, the air conditioner, furnace, or refrigerator you
buy today will still be in use 15 or 20 years from now.

Utility Rebate Programs

Some utilities offer rebates to consumers who purchase energy-efficient
appliances. Rebates reduce the net purchase price of high-efficiency
models, making them even more attractive to consumers. By offering
incentives for the purchase of high-efficiency equipment, utilities are buying
energy “supplied” through conservation at a lower cost than through
traditional means, such as building new power plants.

Rebates are most common on high-efficiency heat pumps and central air
conditioners. Rebates on room air conditioners and water heaters are also
sometimes available. Rebate programs are more common among electric
companies than gas companies, although some gas utilities offer rebates
for high-efficiency furnaces and other products. If you plan to buy a major
appliance soon, ask your utility if they offer rebates for efficient models.

The Information in this Booklet

This booklet lists, to the best of our knowledge, the most energy-efficient
residential appliances available in the US. as of July, 1990. Because of
space limitations, only the very highest-rated models are listed within each
appliance category. The models listed here represent fewer than 5% of all
the different models currently available. Many more appliances are above
average in terms of efficiency, but space limitations prevent us from listing
them all.

Our lists are based on information in the most recent product directories
published by the appliance industry associations. We have tried to include
highly efficient models not listed in the directories where information is
available. However, we only include models that are mass-produced and
widely-distributed in the US. Also, we only include products for which there
are standardized efficiency ratings. Therefore, this booklet does not cover
ranges, ovens, clothes dryers, solar water heaters, wood stoves, tankless
water heaters, portable space heaters, or air-to-air heat exchangers.

The efficiency ratings are based on the standardized tests that manufactur-
ers are required to conduct on their products. The same test ratings are
used on the yellow EnergyGuide labels now required for most home
appliances. The lists of refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, and
dishwashers include the estimated annual energy cost as it appears on the
most recent EnergyGuide labels. The base price of energy (such as the
cost per kilowatt-hour of electricity) used to determine the price on the
EnergyGuide labels has changed in recent years. Some labels based on
the older, cheaper cost can still be found in showrooms. Therefore, when
comparing EnergyGuide labels, use the same energy price.
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The lists of furnaces, boilers, water heaters, air conditioners and heat
pumps include their efficiency ratings instead of estimated energy use and
cost. The energy use for these appliances varies greatly from house to
house depending on climate, family size, and other factors. But the
efficiency rating is a good indicator of relative energy use and operating
cost-the higher the efficiency, the lower the energy use and operating cost.

We realize that energy performance is one of several important criteria for

selecting home appliances. We do not collect information on product
reliability and other concerns. However, energy-efficient appliances are
generally high quality products due to the better materials and components
used in their construction.

The model numbers in this booklet are used by manufacturers in their

product directories. In some cases, appliance dealers use abbreviated
model numbers (for example, dropping the first number or letter). An asterisk
(*) appearing in a model number indicates a digit or letter that varies with
features of the appliance not affecting efficiency and capacity (for example,
color).

How to Use This Information

When you buy an appliance, you pay more than just the sales price-you
commit yourself to paying the cost of running the appliance for as long as
you own it. These energy costs can add up. For example, running a
refrigerator for 15-20 years typically costs three times as much as the initial
price of the refrigerator.

The sum of the purchase price and the energy costs of running an
appliance over its lifetime is called its lifecycle cost. The lifecycle costs of
energy-efficientappliances are typically lower than the lifecycle costs of
average models. Worksheets for comparing the lifecycle costs of different
models of appliances are provided on page 27 of this guide.

When shopping for major appliances, you may want to call several stores
or dealers to check the price and availability of different models. Ask the
salesperson for information about the efficiency of each model. The yellow
EnergyGuide labels can help you compare similar models. We recommend
that you disregard the ranges listed on the EnergyGuide labels, since they
have not been updated for some time. In comparison shopping, use only the
information given for the particular models you are considering.

If you cannot find some of the models listed in this guide, you can still use
the information in this booklet to your advantage. Compare the efficiencies
of the models you can find to those listed here. The models listed in this
booklet represent a very small fraction of all the new appliances now
available; you may find products that just missed getting listed in this edition.

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 REFRlGERATORS
The energy efficiency of refrigerators has improved considerably over the
past fifteen years. A typical new refrigerator with automatic defrost and a
top-mounted freezer uses about 1000 kWh per year, whereas the typical
model sold in 1973 used about 2000 kWh per year.

The 1990 National Appliance Efficiency Standards specify the maximum

electricity consumption allowed by refrigerators, according to volume and
features. On average, the 1990 standards result in a 343% improvement in
average efficiency over 1989 and earlier models. An even greater jump in
efficiency will occur in 1993 when the next phase of the standards take
effect.

The models listed below are grouped by door style, defrosting capability
and volume. Models are listed within each group in order of increasing
electricity use. If two different sized refrigerators use the same amount of
electricity per year, the larger model would be considered more efficient
because it keeps more space cold with the same amount of electricity.

The energy costs shown below are based on an electricity price of 8 cents
per kWh. Your actual energy cost may differ depending on the price of
electricity in your area and how you use the refrigerator.
Annual
energy
cost
Brand Model Volume kWhlyr @Eelkwh
Single door, manual defrost, 10.5 to 14.4 cubic feet
Frigidaire D-l3P-0 13.0 500 40
Kelvinator SSXl30EM1* 13.0 500 40
White-Westinghouse RC131LVO 13.0 500 40
White-Westinghouse RC131LL'O 13.0 500 40
Kenmore 86611*O 11.6 489 39
Sanyo SR 1058 11.6 489 39
General Electric TAl 1s' 10.6 511 41
Hotpoint SSDllCK 10.6 511 41
Kenmore 8381 0' 10.5 511 41
Top freezer, partial automatic defrost, 12.0 to 16.4 cubic feet
Sun Frost' RF-12 12.0 204 16
Sun Frost' RF-16 16.0 288 23
General Electric TB15SL 14.6 770 62
Hotpoint CTA 15CL 14.6 770 62
Magic Chef RB15E-1P 14.6 770 62
Magic Chef RBI 5G 14.6 770 62
Kenmore 83851 14.5 770 62
Kenmore 83831 * 13.7 735 59
Frigidaire FCD-14TP-0 14.0 766 62
Frigidaire FCD-l4TF*-1 14.0 766 62
White-Westinghouse RT142GC*5 14.0 767 62
White-Westinghouse RT142GL*5 14.0 767 62
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MOST EFFICIENT REFRIGERATORS (cont.)

Annual
energy
cost
Brand Model Volume kWhlyr 68plkWh
Top freezer, automatic defrost, 14.5 to 16.4 cubic feet
Kelvinator TPK160BNP 16.0 766 62
Kenmore 86960'1 16.0 766 62
Kenmore 87960*1 16.0 766 62
Kenmore 87962** 16.0 766 62
16.5 to 18.4 cubic feet
White-Westinghouse RTl7*MC'O 17.0 766 62
Frigidaire FP'-17TF'-O 16.6 766 62
Frigidaire FPD-l7TIF'-* 16.6 766 62
Gibson RT17F**U3' 16.6 766 62
White-Westinghouse RTl74LC'l 16.6 766 62
White-Westinghouse RTl74ZC*1 16.6 766 62
Frigidaire FPCI-l8TIE*-I 18.0 840 68
Kelvinator TPK 180ZN1* 18.0 840 68
Gibson RTl7F**T3' 16.6 840 68
Gibson RT17F7'P3A 16.6 840 68
Kenmore 83877** 16.6 840 68
Philco PGTN17**A' 16.6 840 68
Philco PRD17A61** 16.6 840 68
Philco YPRD17A61*0 16.6 840 68
TaDDan 95-1757-**-2 16.6 840 68
Tappan 95-1757-*'-3 16.6 840 68
Tappan 95-1787-**-3 16.6 840 68
TaDDan
.. 95-1787-**-4 16.6 840 68
18.5 to 20.4 cubic feet
Frigidaire FPCE-l9TF'-O 18.6 839 68
Frigidaire FPCI-l9TF*-0 18.6 839 68
Frigidaire FPCI-l9TIF*-O 18.6 839 68
Frigidaire FPCI-l9TIF*-l 18.6 839 68
Friaidaire FPD-l9TF*-O 18.6 839 68
Frigidaire FPE-l9TF*-0 18.6 839 68
Frigidaire FPE-19TIF'-1 18.6 839 68
Frigidaire FPES-l9TF*-0 18.6 839 68
Frigidaire FPZ-l9TF*-O 18.6 839 68
Gibson RT19F*U36 18.6 839 68
Gibson RT19F9*V3B 18.6 839 68
Philco PGTN198'AO 18.6 839 68
Philco PGTNl98*A1 18.6 839 68
White-Westinghouse RTl93MC*0 18.6 839 68
White-Westinghouse RT194ZC'l 18.6 839 68
White-Westinghouse RTl95MC*0 18.6 839 68
White-Westinghouse RT196MC** 18.6 839 68
White-Westinghouse RT197MC*0 18.6 839 68
White-Westinahouse RT199MC'* 18.6 839 68

1. This brand available by special order from Sun Frost (Arcata, California) only.

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 MOST EFFICIENT REFRIGERATORS (cont.)
Annual
energy
cost
Brand Model Volume kWh/yr @Se/kWh
20.5 to 24.4 cubic feet
General Electric TBX22ZL 21.7 944 76
Hotpoint CTX22GL 21.7 944 76
Kenmore 87927* 21.6 944 76
Kenmore 86927* 21.6 944 76
General Electric TBX21*L 20.7 941 ~
76
Hotpoint CTX21*L 20.7 941 76
Hotpoint MTX21*M 20.7 944 76
Kelvinator 96017'0 20.6 942 76
Gibson RT21F7*SB' 20.6 945 76
Gibson RT21F6'T3' 20.6 945 76
Kelvinator 97017'0 20.6 942 76
Kenmore 8381 2*0 20.6 942 76
Kenmore 8651 5* 20.6 944 76
Kenmore 86901** 20.6 944 76
Kenmore 86912" 20.6 944 76
Kenmore 86915* 20.6 944 76
Kenmore 87515' 20.6 944 76
Kenmore 87901'2 20.6 944 76
Kenmore 87901'3 20.6 944 76
Kenmore 87912*2 20.6 944 76
Kenmore 87912*3 20.6 944 76
Kenmore 8791 5* 20.6 944 76
Kenmore 93012*0 20.6 944 76
Kenmore 93017'0 20.6 944 76
Kenmore 96001'0 20.6 944 76
Philco PRD21A61*O 20.6 944 76
Philco TPRD21A61 *O 20.6 944 76
Philco PGTN21* * A 0 20.6 944 76
Philco RD21LbMRO 20.6 944 76
Tappan 95-2187-"-5 20.6 944 76
White-Westinghouse RT21*JC** 20.6 944 76
White-Westinghouse RT21*MC" 20.6 944 76
Frigidaire FPCE-21TF*-* 20.6 945 76
Frigidaire FPCI-21TIF'-* 20.6 945 76
Frigidaire FPCE-21TIF*-O 20.6 945 76
Frigidaire FPCE-21TIL*-* 20.6 945 76
Frigidaire FPCI-21TF'-* 20.6 945 76
Frigidaire FPE-21TF'-* 20.6 945 76
Frigidaire FPS-21TL*-* 20.6 945 76
Frigidaire FPZ-21TF'-* 20.6 945 76
Gibson RT21F 6 ' W 20.6 945 76
Kelvinator TMK206ENl. 20.6 945 76
Kelvinator TS1206EN2* 20.6 945 76
Kelvinator TSK206EN** 20.6 945 76
 MOST EFFICIENT REFRIGERATORS (cont.)
Annual
energy
cost
Brand Model Volume kWh/yr 88flkWh
Side-by-side freezer, automatic defrost 18.5 to 20.4 cubic feet
Amana w20* 19.9 1032 83
Amana 36071 19.9 1033 83
Amana 36078 19.9 1033 83
Maytag RS'20A 20.2 1133 91
Admiral NS20L7 20.0 1124 90
Crosley CNS20V6 20.0 1124 90
Jenn-Air JRS203 20.0 1124 90
Magic Chef RC20K'-2A 20.0 1124 90
Montgomery Ward HMG19100 20.0 1124 90
Montgomery Ward HMG21*04 20.0 1124 90
Norge NNS207K 20.0 1124 90
Norge NNS208K 20.0 1124 90
Amana SCI9J 19.4 1100 89
Whirlpool ED20AK*S*lt 20.0 1147 92
WhirlDool ED20HK*W'O* 20.0 1147 92
Whirlpool ED20PK*S*l' 20.0 1147 92
Whirlpool ED20PK'WO* 19.9 1147 92
Whirlpool ED20ZK'W*O* 19.9 1147 92
Kenmore 8490*** 19.8 1146 92
Kenmore 94000** 19.8 1149 92
Kenmore 95104** 19.8 1149 92
20.5 to 22.4 cubic feet -
Frigidaire FPCIS-22VL*-O 22.0 1117 90
Maytag RSD22A 21.8 1117 90
Amana SC22J 22.4 1159 93
Amana SX22J 22.4 1159 93
Amana SL22JB 22.4 1159 93
General Electric TFX22DL 21.8 1157 93
General Electric TFX22ZL 21.8 1157 93
Hotpoint CSXH22GL 21.8 1157 93
RCA MSX22GL 21.8 1157 93
Maytag RSW22A 21.6 1147 92
Whirlpool ED22PK*S*O' 21.8 1162 93
Whirlpool ED22PM*S*0 21.8 1162 93
General Electric TFXH22KL 21.7 1157 93
22.5 to 26.4 cubic feet
Frigidaire FPCE-24VP-0 24.0 1117 90
Maytag RSD24A 23.8 1124 90
Amana 36551 25.2 1199 96
Amana 36558 25.2 1199 96
Amana SC25J 25.2 1199 ~
96
Amana SC25JP 25.2 1199 96
Amana SL25J 25.2 1199 96
Amana SX25J 25.2 1199 96
NOTE: Models are ranked according to their relative efficiency, as determined by the cubic feet of
refrigerated space divided by the annual energy consumption.

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 The energy efficiency of freezers has improved over the past decade,
though at a slower rate than refrigerators. Like refrigerators, the national
standards for freezers took effect in 1990.
Annual
Energy
Cost @ kWh
Brand Model Volume 7.7ClkWh Yr
Upright freezer, manual defrost, 10.0 to 15.4 cubic feet
Sun Frost* F-10 10.0 25 311
Amana ESUl3D 13.0 47 585
15.5 to 17.4 cubic feet
White-Westinghouse FUl68LRW3 16.1 49 609
Amana ESU15D 15.0 52 647
Amana ESU17D 17.0 56 697
17.5 to 21.4 cubic feet
Sun Frost* F-19 19.0 36 450
Coronado UG21A 21.2 62 771
Frigidaire UF-21N-L*l 21.2 62 77 1
General Electric CA21 DL-D 21.2 62 77 1
Gibson FV21M2WSFG 21.2 62 771
Gibson FV21M8WSFE 21.2 62 771
Gibson FV21M9WXFA 21.2 62 771
Hotpoint FV2I CL-D 21.2 62 771
Imperial UG21A 21.2 62 77 1
Imperial UL2164ECWl 21.2 62 77 1
Imperial UL2483ECW1 21.2 62 771
Kelvinator UFP212FM3W 21.2 62 771
Marquette UG21A 21.2 62 771
Montgomery Ward FFT49669-0 21.2 62 771
Tappan 98-2188-002 21.2 62 77 1
White-Westinghouse FU211LRW3 21.2 62 771
White-Westinghouse FU218LRW3 21.2 62 771
Whirlpool EV19OF*S*O 19.2 58 721
Whirlpool EV19OF*W*O 19.1 58 72 1
Friaidaire UFSl9N-L'1 19.3 59 734
General Electric CAI 9DL-D 19.3 59 734
Gibson FVI 9M8WWFC 19.3 59 734
Hotpoint FV19CL-D 19.3 59 734
Imperial UC2075ECWl' 19.3 59 734
Kenmore 20938 19.3 59 734
Montgomery Ward FFT49269-0 19.3 ~
59 734
White-Westinghouse FUl96LRW3 19.3 59 734
Wood's *U60 20.9 64 796

*This brand available by special order from Sun Frost (Arcata, Calif.) only.
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MOST EFFICIENT FREEZERS (cont.)

Annual
Energy
Cost @IkWh
Brand Model Volume 7.7elkWh Yr
Chest freezer, manual defrost, 13.5 to 17.4 cubic feet ___
Admiral C17HE 16.5 35 435
Crosley C17HE 16.5 35 435
Magic Chef C17HE 16.5 35 435
Admiral C15HS 14.8 37 460
Crosley C15HS 14.8 37 460
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General Electric CB15DL 14.8 37 460
Hotpoint FH15CL 14.8 37 460
Magic Chef C15HS 14.8 37 460
Whirlpool EH15OF*V*O* 14.8 37 460
Wood’s *C42 14.8 37 460
General GC15 14.8 38 473
17.5 to 23.4 cubic feet
Admiral C20HE 20.3 41 510
Crosley C20HE 20.3 41 510
Magic Chef C20HE 20.3 41 510
Admiral C22HS 21.7 47 585
Crosley C22HS 21.7 47 585
Magic Chef C22HS 21.7 47 585
Whirlpool EH220F*V*0* 21.7 47 585
Wood’s *C62 21.7 47 585
General GC20 20.4 50 622

DISHWASHERS AND CLOTHES WASHERS

Most of the cost of running dishwashers and clothes washers is for heating
water. Therefore, an efficient water heater helps reduce the costs asso-
ciated with these appliances. The annual energy costs shown below are
based on a typical electric water heater and an electricity price of 7.7 cents/
kWh (the prices used on the most recent yellow EnergyGuide labels).

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MOST EFFICIENT DISHWASHERS

Annual
Energy
Cost @ Pre-
Brand Model kwhlcvcle 7.7elkWh heat
Standard (holding more than 8 place settings)
A.E.G. Favorit 6651 1.6 40 Y
In-Sink-Erator Classic 2.1 5 53 Y
Supreme
Caloric DCS416 2.169 54 Y
Caloric DUS406 2.169 54 Y
Modern Maid DDW155 2.169 54 Y
Modern Maid DDWl60 2.169 54 Y
Caloric DUS409 2.23 55 Y
Modern Maid DDWl95 2.23 55 Y
Frigidaire DW1OOD 2.3 57 Y
Gibson SU24P3 2.3 57 Y
Gibson SU24P4 2.3 57 Y
Montgomery Ward UCOlOO5B 2.3 57 Y
Montgomery Ward UCOl026B 2.3 57 Y
Montgomery Ward UCO1034B 2.3 57 Y
Montgomery Ward UCOl035B 2.3 57 Y
Montgomery Ward UCOl038B 2.3 57 Y
Tappan 61 -1127-10 2.3 57 Y
Tappan 61-1137-10 2.3 57 Y
White Westinahouse SU21OJ 2.3 57 V

MOST EFFICIENT CLOTHES WASHERS

Annual Annual
Energy Energy
cost @ Use
Brand Model 7.7ClkWh (kWh)
Standard Machines (over 16 gallon capacity)
Gibson WS 27 M6-V 22 286
Sears Roebuck & Co. 4988 22 286
White Westinghouse LT25OL 22 286
White Westinghouse LT7OOL 22 286
White Westinghouse LT8OOL 22 286
White Westinghouse LTl5OL 23 299
Frigidaire WL 52 675
White Westinghouse LA271 52 675
Maytag A21 2ST 52 678
Maytag A1 O*T 64 836
Maytag A112T 65 840
Maytag A1 83T 65 840
Maytag A1 90T 65 840
Maytag A21 *T 65 840
Maytag A28*T 65 840
Maytag A31 2T 65 840
The energy efficiency of a water heater is indicated by its Energy Factor
(EF), an overall efficiency based on the use of 64 gallons of hot water per
day. The national appliance efficiency standards for water heaters took
effect in 1990. The standards are based on storage tank size, as indicated
below:

Minimum Energy Factors (EF)

Tank Size Gas Oil Electric
30 gallons 0.56 0.53 0.91
40 gallons 0.54 0.53 0.90
50 gallons 0.53 0.50 0.88
60 gallons 0.51 0.48 0.87

All other things being equal, the smaller the water heater tank, the higher
the EF. Compared to small tanks, large tanks have a larger surface area,
which increases heat loss from the tanks and decreases the energy
efficiency.

Of course, the capacity of the water heater is an important consideration.

The water heater should provide enough hot water at the busiest time of the
day. For example, a household of two adults may never use more than 30
gallons of hot water in an hour, but a family of six may use as much as 60
gallons in an hour. The ability of a water heater to meet peak demands for
hot water is indicated by its “first hour rating” (listed in the “rating” column
below). This rating accounts for the effects of tank size and the speed by
which cold water is heated. The models listed below are grouped by their
tank size.

MOST EFFICIENT GAS-FIRED WATER HEATERS

Energy
Brand Model 1st Hr Factor Storage
Rated storage less than 40 gallons
American Appliance’ DVPB35 147 86 34
American Appliance’ DVPB35LP 147 86 34
Bock 40 HE-N 71 65 38
Bock 40 HE-X 71 65 38
Bradford-White M-l II-403T5CN-7 71 65 ~
38
Bradford-White M-Ill-403T5CX-7 71 65 38
Lochinvar HEN040 71 65 38
U S . Water Heater Co. M-lll-R403T5CX-7 71 65 38

1. This model is designed for use as a combination space and water heater

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 MOST EFFICIENT GAS-FIRED WATER HEATERS (cont)
Energy
Brand Model 1st Hr Factor Storage
Approximately 40 gallons rated storage
Marathon MG40345 77 74 40
Marathon MG40345H 77 74 40
Sears Roebuck and Co. 449.33041 77 74 40
Sears Roebuck and Co. 449.33043 77 74 40
American Appliance N463V 86 72 40
American Appliance N463V-LP 86 72 40
Craftmaster N463V 86 72 40
Craftmaster N463V-LP 86 72 40
Mor-Flo N463V 86 72 40
Mor-Flo N463V-LP 86 72 40
American Appliance 463SV 65 63 40
American Appliance N2F463T 72 63 40
Craftmaster 40 72 63 40
Craftmaster 463SV 65 63 40
Mor-Flo 463SV 65 63 40 ~~~

Approximately 50 gallons rated storage

Marathon MG50345 85 71 50
Marathon MG50345H 85 71 50
Sears Roebuck and Co. 449.33051 85 71 50
Sears Roebuck and Co. 449.33053 85 71 50
Lochinvar HEL050 81 62 50
Lochinvar HEN050 81 62 50
U S . Water Heater Co. M-llLR503S5CN-7 81 62 50
U S . Water Heater Co. M-lll-R503S5CX-7 81 62 50
American Appliance N2F563T 81 61 50
Craftmaster 50 81 61 50

MOST EFFICIENT OIL-FIRED WATER HEATERS

Brand Model 1st Hr EF Storage
Bock 32PP 131 63 32
Bradford-White F-I-305E50EZ 120 61 30
Carlin RCG-3OEZ 120 61 30
Ford FG3016EZ 120 61 30
Rheem OGL-3OEZ 120 61 30
Bock 30ES 109 60 28

MOST EFFICIENT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS

1st Hr Energy Storage
Brand Model Rating Factor Capacity
Approximately 30 gallons rated storage
Marathon MP30238 39 98 30
Marathon MP30255 46 98 30
Reliance 1 30 lOPT6-W 38 98 30
State TCL 30 2LRT6-W 42 98 30

(Many models have Energy Factor ratings of 96-97%.)

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 MOST EFFICIENT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS (cont.)
1st Hr Energy Storage
Brand Model Rating Factor Capacity
Approximately 40 gallons rated storage
Bradford-White M-Ill-30R5SS-12 42 97 42
Sears Roebuck 153.310460 47 97 40
Sears Roebuck 449-310410 49 97 40
Sears Roebuck 449-314410 45 97 40
Sears Roebuck 449-320410 56 97 40
State TCL 40 2LRT6-W 50 97 40
U.S.Water Heater M-Ill-RE30R5SS-12 42 97 42
(Many models have Energy Factor ratings of 96%.)

Approximately 50 gallons rated storage

Bradford-White M-Ill-50T5SS-12 59 96 50
Marathon MX50155S 58 96 50
Rheem 81G-52D 57 96 52
Rheem 81GV52' 57 96 50
Richmond 8VG52-1, HIVG52S 57 96 52
Rudd MEG52-1 57 96 52
Sears Roebuck 449-310510 59 96 52
Sutherland CL81GX52D 57 96 50
U.S. Water Heater M-Ill-RE50T5SS-12 59 96 50
Vaughn M-50 61 96 50

(Many models have Energy Factor ratings of 95%.)

Approximately 60 gallons rated storage

Marathon MX60'30 59 96 60
Marathon MX60*38 63 96 60
Marathon MX60*45 66 96 60
Marathon MX60*55 70 96 60

(Many models have Energy Factor ratings of 95%.)

HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS

A heat pump water heater operates on the same principal as a refrigerator
or an air conditioner-it removes heat from the surrounding air and delivers
it to the water in the tank. Heat pump water heaters use about 1/3 as much
electricity as ordinary electric resistance water heaters.

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 MOST EFFICIENT HEAT-PUMP WATER HEATERS
Brand Model 1st Hr EF Storage
Reliance 5 82 1AHPWl HP-3,3-4 81 3.1 82
State SS8 82 1AHP4/CHP-3,3-4 81 3.1 82
Therma-Stor TS-HP-80-HRA 72 3.1 80
Therma-Stor TS-HP-120-18-30 111 3.1 120
Reliance 5 52 1AHPWl HP-3.3-4 54 3.0 52
State SS8 52 lAHP4/CHP-3,3-4 54 3.0 52
Reliance 5 66 1AHPWl HP-3,3-4 67 2.9 66
State SS8 66 1AHP4/CHP-3,3-4 67 2.9 66
Therma-Stor TS-HPV-AC-80 73 2.9 80
Therma-Stor TS-HPV-AC-120 107 2.9 120
Therma-Stor TS-HP-120-18 110 2.9 120

ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS

Room air conditioners are rated by their Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER), the
ratio of the cooling output divided by the power consumption. The higher the
EER, the more efficient the air conditioner.

The 1990 national standards for room air conditioners vary with the design
and cooling capacity of each unit. On average, the 1990 standard requires
a minimum EER of about 8.6.

Brand Model MBtulhr Btulhr EER Volts

5,000to 6,999 Btu/hr cooling capacity
Airtemp C3R06F2A 5.80 5,800 10.0 115
Airtemp G3R06F2A 5.80 5,800 10.0 115
Climatrol M3R06F2A 5.80 5,800 10.0 115
Fedders A3R06F2A 5.80 5,800 10.0 115
Friedrich SQ05H10 5.60 5,600 10.0 115
Friedrich SQO6H10 6.50 6,500 10.0 115
Friedrich SQ07HlO 7.10 7,100 10.0 115
Friedrich YQ06H10 6.20 6,200 10.0 115
Sharp AF-607M6 6.30 6,300 9.8 115
Teknika AK61 E 5.90 5,900 9.6 115
Amana 7P2MA 6.65 6,650 9.5 115
General Electric AMEO6LA 6.00 6,000 9.5 115
Panasonic CW-601JU 6.00 6,000 9.5 115
Quasar HQ2062DW 6.00 6,000 9.5 115
Sharp AF-508M6 5.50 5,500 9.5 115
Sharp AF-608M6 6.50 6,500 9.5 115
Tekn ika AM63E 6.30 6,300 9.5 115
Teknika AM64E 6.30 6,300 9.5 115

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 MOST EFFICIENT ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS (cont.)
Brand Model MBtu/hr Btulhr EER Volts
7,000 to 8,999 Btu/hr coolina caDacitv
Friedrich SS07H1OA 7.20 7,200 11.0 115
Friedrich SS08H1OA 8.20 8,200 10.5 115
Teknika AK83E 8.00 8,000 9.7 115
Teknika AK84E 8.00 8,000 9.7 115
9,000 to 10,999 Btu/hr cooling capacity
Carrier 51GMB0091 9.00 9,000 12.0 115
General Electric ACDO9LAXl 9.00 9,000 12.0 115
Hotpoint KCDO9LAXl 9.00 9,000 12.0 115
Friedrich SMl OH1OA 10.30 10,300 12.0 115
General Electric AVXl OFA 10.00 10.000 11.6 115
Panasonic CW-lO2VS12L6U 10.00 10,000 11.6 115
Quasar HQ2102CW 10.00 10,000 11.6 115
11,000 to 12,999 Btu/hr cooling capacity __
Friedrich SS12HlOA 12.00 12,000 10.0 115
General Electric AMH12AA 12.00 12,000 9.5 115
Quasar HQ2122DW 12.00 12,000 9.5 _115
__ _
13,000 to 74,999 Btu/hr cooling capacity
Friedrich SM14H1 OA 14.00 14,000 10.5 115
Carrier 51GMAll41 13.50 13,500 10.2 115
Carrier 51GMB1141 14.00 14,000 10.2 115
General Electric ACDl4AAXl 13.50 13,500 10.2 115
Kenmore 106.8761492 14.00 14.000 10.2 115
Airtemp C3L14E2A 14.00 14,000 10.0 115
Airtemp G3L14E2A 14.00 14,000 10.0 115
Climatrol M3L14E2A 14.00 14,000 10.0 115
Fedders A3L14E2A 14.00 14,000 10.0 115
Panasonic CW-1401QU 13.50 13,500 9.5 115
Panasonic CW-141VS12L6U 13.50 13,500 9.5 115
15,000 to 16,999 Btu/hr cooling capacity
Comfort-Aire WV163HE 16.40 16,400 9.0 230
Comfort-Aire WW163 16.40 16,400 9.0 230
Friedrich SS15H30A 15.00 15,000 9.0 230
General Electric ACD15DAX1 15.00 15,000 9.0 230
General Electric ACS15DAXl 15.00 15,000 9.0 230
General Electric AESl5DAV1 15.00 15,000 9.0 230
Hotpoint KCSl5DAXl 15.00 15,000 9.0 230
Hotpoint KESl5DAVl 15.00 15,000 9.0 230
Kenmore 106.8771 591 15.00 15,000 9.0 230
Whirl pool AC1504XTO 15.00 15,000 9.0 230
17,000 to 19,999 Btu/hr cooling capacity
Friedrich SL19H30 19.00 19,000 9.5 230
Panasonic CW-1802QU 18.00 18,000 9.5 230
Quasar HQ2182DW 18.00 18,000 9.5 230
Carrier 77GMA1183 17.60 17,600 9.4 230
Friedrich EL19H35 18.80 18.800 9.4 230
Sharp AF-1807M8 18.50 18,500 9.3 230

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 CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS
Central air conditioners (CACs) are rated according to their Seasonal
Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). This is the cooling output divided by the
power input for an average U.S. climate. The average new CAC sold in
1988 had a SEER of about 9. The national appliance efficiency standard for
split system central air conditioners will take effect in 1992, requiring a
minimum SEER of 10.

Many older CACs have SEERSof only 6 or 7. If you need or want to replace
the outdoor (compressor) unit of your current air conditioner, make sure the
indoor (blower coil) unit is compatible with the new outdoor unit. A highly
efficient outdoor unit may not achieve its rated efficiency if paired with an
older blower coil. Ask your serviceman to properly match your system to
achieve its highest efficiency.

The air conditioners listed below are grouped by their cooling capacity;
each “ton” represents 12,000 BTU/hour of cooling capacity.

Model/
Brand Condensina ModeKoil SEER Btulhr
Capacity: approximately 2.0 tons
Trane TTX724A TWV739E15-C 13.45 26,400
Trane TTX724A TWH739E15-C 13.40 26,400
Trane TTX724A THD080A9V3tTXF736S5t 13.40 25,800
BAY24x045
American ATN024A THD080A9V3tTXF736S5t 13.35 25,600
Standard BAY24XO45
American ATN024A TUC080B9V3tTXC736S5t 13.00 25,800
Standard BAY24x045
Lennox HS22-261V-1P CB15-41-1PtLB53081CD 13.00 25,400
Lennox HS22-261V-IP CB19-26-1PtLB53081CD 12.90 24,000
Lennox HS22-261V-1P CBH19-26-1PtLB-53081CD 12.90 24,000
Camcitv:
, < ,.
amroximafelv 2.5 tons
Trane TTS730A TUC080B9V3tTXC736S5 15.70 30,800
Trane TTS730A TDC080B9V3tTXC736S5 15.70 30,800
Lennox HS22-311V-1P CB15-41-1PtLB53081CD 13.50 31,400
Trane TTX730A TWV739E15-C 13.45 32,000
Trane TTX730A TWH739E15-C 13.40 31,800
American ATN030A TWV739E15-C 13.35 32,200
Standard
Lennox HS22-311V-1P C14-41-1FFtLB53081CD 13.25 32,000
Coleman 9430G911 9435E833K 13.20 29,600
Coleman 94306911 3736-823K 13.20 29,600
American ATNOBOA THD080A9V3tTXF736S5t 13.15 31,000
Standard BAY24X045
Amana ZRCF30U01D SCFC36AOVD 12.95 30,400
CoI einan 9430G911 9435E833 12.95 29,600
Lennox HS22-311V-1P CB19-31-1PtLB53081CD 12.90 31,200

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 MOST EFFICIENT CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS (cont.)
Modell
Brand Condensing ModellCoil SEER Btuthr
~~

capacity: approximately 3.0 tons

Trane TTS730A TWV739E15-C 16.90 33.200
Trane TTS730A TWH739E15-C 16.90 33,200
Trane TTS736A TWV739E15-C 16.20 39,000
Trane TTS736A TWH739E15-C 16.20 39,000
Trane TTS736A TUC080B9V3tTXC736S5 15.45 36,000
Trane TTS736A TDC080B9V3tTXC736S5 15.45 36,000
Lennox HS14-411V-6P CB15-41-1P 15.00 40,000
Lennox HS14-413V-6Y CB15-41-IP 15.00 40,000
Goodman CTS36-1 A50-XXtEEP 14.00 40,000
(GMC, Janitrol, Franklin)
American ATN036A TWH064E15-C 13.85 $,OOO
Standard
Trane TTX736A TWH064E15-C 13.80 39,500
American ATN036A TWV064E15-C 13.75 40,000
Standard
~ ~~

Capacity: approximately 4.0 tons

Trane TTS748A TWV064E15-C 15.15 49.500
Trane TTS748A TUCIOOB9V5tTXCO,TXC754S 15.00 46;500
Trane TTS748A TUCl OOB9V5tTXC,TXA064S 15.00 48,500
Trane TTS748A THDIOOA9V5tTHX060S 15.00 48,500
Trane TTS748A TDCI 2089V5tTXCO,TXC754S 14.50 46,000
Trane TTS748A TDCI 20B9V5tTXC,TXA064S 14.50 48,500
Lennox HS14-51IV-6P CB15-65-1P 14.00 52,000
Lennox HS14-513V-6Y CB15-65-1P 14.00 52,000
Trane TTX742B TWH064E15-C 13.75 45,000
American ATN042A TWH064E15-C 13.70 45,000
Standard
Trane TTX742B TWV064E15-C 13.60 45,000
Trane TTX748A TWEO9OA 13.60 52,000
American ATN042A THDlOOA9V5tTXH060S5t 13.35 44,500
Standard BAY24XO45
Lennox HS14-511V-6P CB15-46-1P 13.20 49.500
Lennox HSI4-513V-6Y CB15-46-IP 13.20 49,500

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 CENTRAL HEAT PUMPS
Central heat pumps provide both cooling in the summer and heating in the
winter. However, heat pumps do not perform well over extended periods of
sub-freezing temperatures. The cooling performance of heat pumps, like
that of central air conditioners, is rated as a SEER. Heating performance is
measured by the Heating Season Performance Factor (HSPF), a ratio of the
estimated seasonal heating output divided by the seasonal power con-
sumption for an average US. climate. A typical new heat pump has an
HSPF of about 6.5 and a SEER of about 9. The national appliance efficiency
standard for split system heat pumps will require a minimum HSPF of 6.8
and a minimum SEER of 10, effective in 1992.

The heat pumps listed below are grouped by their heating and cooling
capacities and ranked in order of their heating efficiencies. If you live in a
region with significant heating and cooling seasons (e.g., mid-Atlantic
states), you should seek a heat pump that performs well in both seasons.
If you live in a region where summer cooling is much more important than
winter heating (e.g., Florida), then you will want a unit that is particularly
efficient for cooling.

Btuihr Btuihr
Brand Outdoor Unit Indoor Unit Cool SEER Heat HSPF
Capacity: approximately 7.5 tons
Coleman 3718-611 3718-833 19,400 11.30 20,200 8.00
Lennox HP22-211-1P CB19-21-1Pt 19,800 12.85 19,000 7.90
LB34792BE
Lennox HP22-211-1P CBHl9-21-IPt 19,800 12.85 19,000 7.90
LB-34792BE
Lennox HP22-211-1P CB19-26-1Pt 19,800 12.85 19,000 7.90
LB34792BE
Lennox HP22-211-1P CBH19-26-1Pt 19,800 12.85 19,000 7.90
LB-34792BE
Lennox HP22-211-1P CHl6-41-1FFt 19,700 11.90 19,700 7.60
LB-34792BE
Capacity: approximately 2.0 tons
Carrier 38QE92430 38QE02430t 24,000 13.35 25,800 8.75
40QE02430
Lennox HP22-261-1P CB19-31-1P t 24,800 13.60 24,000 8.40
LB34792BE
Lennox HP22-261-1P CBH19-31-1P t 24,800 13.60 24,000 8.40
LB-34792BE
Lennox HP22-261-1P CB19-26-1Pt 24,400 13.25 24,000 8.20
LB34792BE
Lennox HP22-261-1P CBH19-26-1P t 24,400 13.25 24,000 8.20
LB-34792BE
Coleman 3724-911 6932-DUVO 23,400 11.10 24,400 8.20
Coleman 3724-911 3724-833 23,800 11.30 24,800 8.00
Lennox HP22-261-1P CH16-41-1FFt 24,200 12.50 24,200 7.90
LB-34792BE

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 MOST EFFICIENT CENTRAL HEAT PUMPS (cont)
Btuihr Btulhr
Brand Outdoor Unit Indoor Unit Cool SEER Heat HSPF
Capacity: approximately 2.5 tons
Trane TWS730A TWV739E15-C 31,800 16.40 29,600 8.70
Trane TWS730A TWH739E15-C 31,800 16.40 29,600 8.70
Lennox HP21-311-1P CB19-31-1Pt 31,000 13.40 31,200 8.65
LB34792BG
Lennox HP21-311-1P CBH19-31-1Pt 31,000 13.40 31,200 8.65
LE-34792BG
Lennox HP21-311-1P CB19-41-1Pt 30,800 13.00 31,000 8.55
LB34792BG
Lennox HP21-311-1P CBHl9-41-1Pt 30,800 13.00 31.000 8.55
LB-34792BG
Rheem RPGB-030JA RHQA-13t 30,200 12.20 29,400 8.40
RCQB-BO30
Rudd UPGB-030JA UHQA-13t 30,200 12.20 29,400 8.40
RCQB-BO30
Trane TWX730B TWV739E15-C 32,800 12.75 28,800 8.05
Capacity: approximately 3.0 tons
Carrier 38QE93630 38QE03630t 36,800 14.05 35,400 9.05
40QE03630
Trane TWS736A TWV739E15-C 37,600 15.20 34,600 8.75
Trane TWS736A TWH739E15-C 37,600 15.20 34,600 8.75
Trane TWX736A TWH064E15-C 40,000 12.85 34.600 8.65
Trane TWX736A TWV064E15-C 39,500 12.80 34,400 8.60
American TWA036A TWH064E15-C 42,000 12.00 36,400 8.55
Standard
Lennox HP22-411-1P CB19-41-1P t 35,600 12.80 36,400 8.50
LB34792BG
Lennox HP22-411-1P CBH19-41-1P t 35,600 12.80 36,400 8.50
LB-34792BG
American TWA036A TWV064E15-C 41,500 11.85 36,200 8.50
Standard
Coleman 3736-811 3736-823 37,000 11.30 38,500 8.50
Coleman 3736-811 3736-833 37,000 11.30 38,500 8.50
Capacity: approximately 3.5 tons
Trane TWS748A TWV064E15-C 48,000 15.05 43,500 9.40
Trane TWS748 TWH064E15-C 48,000 15.05 43,500 9.40
Lennox HP22-461-1P CB19-51-1Pt 42,000 12.80 42,000 8.50
LB-34792BG
Lennox HP22-461-1P CH19-51-ltB19- 42,000 12.80 42,000 8.50
51-1PtLB-34792BG __
Lennox HP19-461-1P CB19-51-1P t 43,000 11.50 43,000 8.30
LB34792BG
Lennox HP19-461-1P CH19-51tB19-51- 43,000 11.50 43,000 8.30
1PtLB-34792BG
Coleman 3742-911 3736-833 41,500 10.60 41,500 8.30
Lennox HP19-461-1P GB19-51-1P 43.000 10.50 43,000 ~
8.30

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 GAS FURNACES
New furnaces are rated by their Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE),
a measure of overall seasonal performance. The average new gas furnace
sold in 1988 had an AFUE of 75%. The national efficiency standard for
furnaces will take effect in 1992, and it will require that each furnace have
an AFUE of at least 78%. Furnaces are available over a broad range of
efficiencies, depending on the sophistication of the equipment:

Furnace feature Typical AFUE

Gas pilot light (no efficiency features) 62%
Electronic ignition 68%
Automatic vent damper 76%
Power combustion 82%
Condensing furnace go(+)%

Condensing furnaces are often priced much higher than less efficient
furnaces. Accordingly, condensing furnaces are most economical in areas
with long, cold winters. Homeowners in regions with moderate or mild
winters may find that furnaces with AFUEs in the 80% to 85% range are
their best buys. Also, when buying a new furnace, make sure the capacity
is appropriate for your home (an “oversized” furnace will operate less
efficiently).

MOST EFFICIENT GAS FURNACES

Brand Model Btulhr AFUE
30.000 to 60.000 BtdHr
Bryant 398AAW030040 40,000 96.6
Bryant 398AAZ030040 40,000 96.6
Carrier 58SX040-BC 40,000 96.6
Carrier 58SX040-FG 40,000 96.6
Carrier 58SXA040-FG 40,000 96.6
Day and Night 398AAW030040 40,000 96.6
Day and Night 398AAZ030040 40,000 96.6
Payne 398AAW030040 40,000 96.6
Payne 398AAZ030040 40,000 96.6
Lennox GI 4Q3-40- 38,000 96.2
Armstrong EG6E40DC13 38,000 95.4
Glowcore UGR040D13 38,000 95.4
Lennox GSRl4Q4-50- 47,000 95.0
Lennox GSR14Q3-50- 47,000 94.8
Heil-Quaker NUGSOSOAF 47,000 94.6
Heil-Quaker NULS050AF 47,000 94.6
Sears Roebuck and Co. 867.769050 47,000 94.6
Williamson WU47-05-3N 47,000 94.6
Williamson wu47-05-4L 47,000 94.6
Davton 3E436B 46.000 94.0

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 MOST EFFICIENT GAS FURNACES (cont.)
Brand Model Btulhr AFUE
30,000 to 60,000 Btu/Hr (cont.)
Heil-Quaker NDLKOSO(A,D)F 47,000 94.0
Heil-Quaker NUGK050MF 46,000 94.0
Sears Roebuck and Co. 867.769412 46,000 94.0
Tempstar NDLK050(A,D)F 47,000 94.0
Williamson WD45-05-2 47,000 94.0
Williamson WU47-05-2 46.000 94.0
Duomatic Olsen HDS 60M(70/60M) 58;OOO 93.7
Heil-Quaker NULK050(L,M)F 46,000 93.7
Tempstar NULKOSO(L,M) F 46,000 93.7
Carrier 58SXB060-CC 59,000 93.6
__
Day and Night 398BAW036060 59,000 93.6
Carrier 58SXB060-GG 59,000 93.5
Carrier 58SXB060-GG-L 41,000 93.5
Carrier 58SXB080-GG-L 54,000 93.5
Day and Night 398BAZ036060 59,000 93.5
__
61.000 to 80.000 Btu/hr
Sears Roebuck and Co. 867.769060 68,000 96.6
Amana EGHW100DC3 76,000 94.9
Amana EGHWlOODC3 76,000 94.9
Duomatic Olsen HDS 70M 67,000 94.2
Williamson C217-08-NOAH 80,000 94.0
Carrier 58SXB080-BC 79,000 93.6
Day and Night 398BAW036080 79,000 93.6
Carrier 58SXB080-GG 79,000 93.5
Carrier 58SXBlOO-LG-L 68,000 93.5
Day and Night 398BAZ036080 79,000 93.5
Day and Night 398BAZ060100-L 68,000 93.5
Duomatic Olsen HDS 80M(90/80M) 76,000 93.5
Sears Roebuck and Co. 867.769470 67,000 93.4
Duomatic Olsen HCS2-81M 75,000 93.2
81,000 to 705,000 Btdhr
Amana EGHWlOODC3 94,000 94.0
Duomatic Olsen HDS 90M 86,000 94.0
Duomatic Olsen HCS2-90M 84,000 93.7
Carrier 58SXBlOO-HG 99,000 93.5
Carrier 58SXBlOO-LG 99,000 93.5
Day and Night 398BAZ042100 99,000 93.5
Day and Night 398BAZ060100 99,000 93.5
Lennox G14Q4/5-100- 95.000 93.5
106,000 to 135,000 BWhr
Central Environmental P1UDD16N11401A 112,000 92.6
Systems
Central Environmental PlUDD20N13301A 131,000 92.6
Systems
Central Environmental P2UDD16N11401 112,000 92.6
Systems

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 MOST EFFICIENT GAS FURNACES (cont.)
Brand Model Btulhr AFUE
706,000 to 135,000 Btu/Hr (cont.}
Central Environmental P2UDD16P11401A 112,000 92.6
Systems
Central Environmental P2UDD20N13301 131,000 92.6
Systems
Central Environmental P2UDD20P13301A 131,000 92.6
Svstems
Central Environmental PANU-LDl6N120A 112,000 92.6
Systems
Central Environmental PANU-LD20Nl40A 131,000 92.6
Systems
Central Environmental PBNU-LD16P120 112,000 92.6
Svstems
Central Environmental PBNU-LDl6N120A 112,000 92.6
Systems
Central Environmental PBNU-LD20N140A 131,000 92.6
Systems
Central Environmental PBNU-LD20P140A 131,000 92.6
Svstems

MOST EFFICIENT GAS BOILERS (HOT WATER)

Brand Model Btulhr AFUE
30,000 to 60,000 Btu/hr
Hydrotherm A-50 B 47,000 90.4
Giowcore GB060-7 53;OOO 89.0
Buderus Logana 105/15 52,000 87.4
EnerRoval 60H 52,000 87.0
EnerRoyal 60HC 52,000 87.0
Heatmaker 6OHWC 52.000 87.0
Weil-Mclain VHE-3 591000 87.0
Burnham XG-2003A-PV 54,000 86.5
Weil-McLain AHE-60 51,000 85.5
Weil-McLain AHE-45 38,000 85.3
Peerless PDE-065 56,000 84.8
Bryant 237AAW002042 36,000 84.5
Bryant 237AAY002042 36,000 84.5
Carrier 61 SWB042 36.000 84.5
Carrier 61SWD042 361000 84.5
Crown XE-2 36.000 84.5
Day and Night 237AAW002042 36,000 84.5
Day and Night 237AAY002042 36,000 84.5
Dunkirk XE-2 36.000 84.5
Metzger XE-2 36,000 84.5
Payne 237AAW002042 36,000 84.5
Payne 237AAY002042 36,000 84.5
Pennco FS-2 36,000 84.5
Sears Roebuck and Co. 229.964421 36,000 84.5
Sears Roebuck and Co. 229.964122 36,000 84.5
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MOST EFFICIENT GAS BOILERS (HOT WATER) (cont.)

Brand Model Btulhr AFUE
61.000 to 90,000 Btu/hr
Hydrotherm A-100 B 88,000 90.4
Glowcore GB090-7 80,000 88.8
Buderus Logana 105121 72,000 87.7
Weil-Mclain GV-3 61,000 87.5
Weil-Mclain VHE-4 87,000 87.1
Burnham XG-2004A-PV 82,000 85.3
Burnham XG2004AV 82,000 84.8
SlanVFin GG-75HEDS 64,000 84.7
Peerless PDE-097 83,000 84.4
SlanVFin GG-75HEDP 64,000 84.4
97,000 to 150,000 Btu/hr
Hydrotherm A-150 6.C 132,000 90.8
Glowcore GB16014 142,000 88.8
Buderus Logana 105128 96,000 87.8
Buderus Loaana 205/42 143,000 87.4
Weil-Mclain- VHE-6 147,000 87.4
Weil-Mclain VHE-5 117,000 87.3
Weil-Mclain GV-4 92,000 87.3
Buderus Logana 205134 116,000 87.2
Weil-Mclain GV-5 122,000 87.2
Peerless PDE-130 110,000 84.0

MOST EFFICIENT GAS BOILERS (STEAM)

Brand Model Btulhr AFUE
Axeman-Anderson 108PGU 116,000 83.5
Burnham XG-4004 88,000 83.5
Burnham XG-4005 117,000 83.4
Burnham XG-4006 147,000 83.3
Axeman-Anderson 87PGU 105,000 82.8
Axeman-Anderson 149PGU 201,000 82.6
Axeman-Anderson 74PG 114,000 82.5
Axeman-Anderson 108PG 159,000 82.4
Axeman-Anderson 128PGU 159,000 82.4
Axeman-Anderson 87PG 129.000 82.1
Axeman-Anderson 128PG 191,000 81.8
Axeman-Anderson 149PG 233,000 81.8

OIL FURNACES
The national standard for oil furnaces is the same as that for gas furnaces:
a minimum AFUE of 78% in 1992. High efficiency oil furnaces achieve their
high ratings through automatic flue dampers and “flame retention” burners.

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 MOST EFFICIENT OIL FURNACES
Brand Model MBtulhr Btulhr AFUE
50,000 to 80,000 Btdhr
Dornback HEO-70-2.5 66.5 66.500 91.6
Yukon U-70-0-03 64 64,000 88.9
Yukon H-70-0-02 63 63,000 87.8
EnerRoval ER75 FF 75 75,000 86.7
EnerRoyal ER75 HB 75 75,000 86.7
EnerRoval ERCF56 59 59,000 86.7
EnerRoyal ER75 RF 75 75,000 86.5
EnerRoyal ERHB56 SF 58 58,000 86.3
Duomatic Olsen HTL 80B 77 77,000 86.2
Yukon 85-100-1500 58 58,000 86.2
Duomatic Olsen WTL 80A 77 77,000 86.1
81.000 to 104.000 Btu/hr
Dornback HEO-90-3.5 85.5 85,500 90.8
Dornback HEO-105-4 99.75 99,750 90.0
Yukon U-90-0-03 83 83,000 89.1
Duomatic Olsen BCL 90s 89 89,000 86.5
Duomatic Olsen HTL 90B 88 88.000 86.1
Thermo Pride OL5-85-V 83 83,000 86.1
Duomatic Olsen BCL 100s 99 99,000 86.0
Duomatic Olsen WTL 1OOA 99 99,000 86.0
Duomatic Olsen WTL 90A 89 89,000 86.0
Thermo Pride OC5-85-V 83 83.000 86.0
Thermo Pride OT5-85-V 83 83,000 85.5
105,000 to 135,000 BWhr __
Duomatic Olsen BCL 120s 119 119,000 86.7
Duomatic Olsen BCL 145s 145 145,000 86.0
Duomatic Olsen WTL 105A 105 105,000 86.0
Williamson T164-15 114 114,000 85.6
Williamson 1454-14 118 1181000 85.5
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EnerRoyal ER116 HB 115 115,000 85.2

Williamson R164-15-3,4 118 118,000 85.0

MOST EFFICIENT OIL BOILERS (HOT WATER)

Brand Model Btulhr AFUE
60.000 to 84.000 Btdhr
Axeman-Anderson OL-91 80,000 88.1
Buderus Logana 105121 72,000 87.7
Ultimate PFO-4 74,000 87.6
Ultimate PFO-4T 80,000 87.6
Tarm T902180 69,000 87.5
Axeman-Anderson OL-91 80,000 86.4
Tarm T902/91 79,000 86.3
Crown BD-74 74,000 86.1
Dunkirk 3E.60 74,000 86.1
Pennco 3K.60 74.000 86.1
Sears Roebuck & Co. 229.944331 74,000 86.1
Ford LM-70 84,000 86.0

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MOST EFFICIENT OIL BOILERS (HOT WATER) (cont.)
Brand Model Btulhr AFUE
85,000 to 104,000 BWhr
Buderus Logana i05/28 96,000 87.8
Crown CTPR-3 92,000 87.6
Ultimate PFO-5 93,000 87.6
Ultimate PFOdT 99.000 87.6
Energy Kinetics System 2000 EK-1 104;OOO 87.5
Ultimate PFO-6T 117,000 87.5
EnerRoyal ERO-40C 87,000 87.0
EnerRoyal ERO-40 87,000 87.0
Thermo-Dynamics BY-75D 91,000 87.0
Vaillant F70, F75-40 87,000 87.0
105,000 to 134,000 Btu/hr
Crown CTPR-4 130,000 87.5
Axeman-Anderson 74NPO-U 105,000 88.7
Ultimate PFO-7 130,000 87.6
Axeman-Anderson 87NPO-U 134,000 87.2
Buderus Logana 205134 116,000 87.2
EnerRoyal ERO-50 121,000 86.7
EnerRoyal ERO-50C 121,000 86.7
Vaillant F70, F75-50 121,000 86.7
Axeman-Anderson 74NPO 133,000 86.6
Axeman-Anderson 74NPO-U 105,000 86.5

MOST EFFICIENT OIL BOILERS (STEAM)

Brand Model Btulhr AFUE
61,000 to 97,000 Btdhr
Columbia TE-91 91,000 86.4
Columbia CSF-365 79,000 86.0
Utica SF-365 79,000 86.0
H.B. Smith 8-SIW-3L 91,000 85.8
Peerless JO/JOT-TW075-S 91,000 84.2
H.B. Smith BB-14-S-3L 89,000 83.7
Burnham v-73s 89,000 83.0
92,000 to 150,000 Btdhr ~

General Machine CorD. OBT75C5S 92,000 86.5

Columbia TE-122 122,000 86.4
Columbia CSF-4100 120,000 86.0
Utica SF-4100 120,000 86.0
H.B. Smith 8-SIW-4L 1311000 85.9
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H.B. Smith a-SIW-3~ 102,000 85.6
General Machine Corp. OBTl OOC5S 121,000 85.3
Slant/Fin L3OPZ 134,000 84.1
General Machine Corp. OBTl25C5S 148,000 83.9
H.B. Smith BB-14-S-4L 144,000 83.3
Columbia TE-122 122,000 83.2
Peerless WBIWBV-0854 101,000 83.2
Peerless WBNVBV-125-S 149,000 83.0
Burnham v-74s 125,000 82.9

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 COMPARISON SHOPPING AND LIFECYCLE
COSTS
The best appliance buy is not necessarily the least expensive model nor the
one with the highest efficiency. Computing and comparing lifecycle costs
of different models can identify the best buys. A lifecycle cost of an
appliance is the combination of its purchase price and the annual operating
costs over its useful lifetime. This section explains lifecycle costs and
provides worksheets for your use.

To compute a lifecycle cost, you will need to know:

1. The purchase cost (the price you pay the appliance store or contractor).
2. The cost of energy (from your utility bill or your local utility).
3. The yearly energy cost to operate the appliance (obtained from the
EnergyGuide label using your local cost of energy).
4. The estimated lifetime of the appliance in years, given in Table 1.
5. A discount factor, a number that adjusts for inflation and for the fact that
a dollar spent today does not have the same value as a dollar spent in
the future, since today’s dollar could be invested and earn interest over
time. Discount factors are given in Table 1.

The following formula is used to calculate lifecycle costs:

LIFECYCLE
COST
-
-
PURCHASE
PRICE
ANNUAL

(
+ ENERGY COST
ESTIMATED
LIFETIME
DISCOUNT
RATE )
Consider the following example: You want to do a lifecycle cost comparison
between Refrigerator A and Refrigerator B. You call your local utility and
learn that electricity costs 10 &/kWh. You look at the EnergyGuide labels on
Refrigerators A and B. The Yearly Cost table toward the bottom of the
EnergyGuide label shows that at an electricity price of 10 cents per kWh,
Refrigerator A has an annual energy cost of $100 while Refrigerator B has
an annual energy cost of $120. The price on model A is $600, and the price
of model B is $520. You check Table 1 on this page to find the correct
lifetime (20 years) and discount factor (0.76) for refrigerators. With this
information, you can now compare the lifecycle costs of the two
refrigerators:
Annual
Purchase Energy Estimated Discount Lifecyle
Appliances Price cost Lifetime Factor cost
Refrigerator A $600 + ( $100 X 20 X 0.76 ) = $2120
Refrigerator B $520 + ( $120 X 20 X 0.76 ) = $2344

From this calculation you learn that the refrigerator with the more expensive
purchase price, model A,will actually cost you $224 less than the cheaper
model over its lifetime.
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Table 1. Characteristics of Appliances for Lifecycle Cost Comparisons
Average Discount
Appliance Lifetime (years) Factor*
Water Heater (gas or electric) 13 0.83
Refrigerators and Freezers 20 0.76
Room air conditioners 15 0.81
Dishwashers 12 0.84
Clothes washers 18 0.78
(*) Based on a discount rate of 5% and increases in the price of energy of 2% per
year above inflation.

Use the worksheets below to compare different models of appliances you

are considering.
Worksheets for computing lifecycle costs
Electricity Price C/kWh Gas e/therm
(Obtain from your utility bills or call your utilities)

Annual
Appliance Purchase Energy Estimated Discount Lifecycle
Model Price cost Lifetime Factor cost

+( X x )=

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Unfortunately, accurate lifecycle cost comparisons between different central

air conditioners and furnaces must also include information concerning
local climate and the condition of a home. Therefore, this procedure for
computing lifecycle costs does not apply to these products.

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 FOR MORE INFORMATION
ACEEE also publishes the 1991 Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings.
This illustrated, 252-page book contains expanded listings of energy-
efficient appliances and practical suggestions on how to reduce energy use
and help protect the environment. This guide is available in bookstores, and
it costs $6.95.

Most of the listings in this booklet were derived from the following product
directories, available from the respective industry associations.

“1 990 Directory of Certified Refrigerators and Freezers”, Association of

Home Appliance Manufacturers, Chicago, January, 1990.

“1990 Directory of Certified Room Air Conditioners”, Association of Home

Appliance Manufacturers, Chicago, March 1990.

“Consumer’s Directory of: Certified Efficiency Ratings for Residential heating

and Water Heating Equipment”, Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association,
Arlington, VA, April, 1990.

“Directory of Certified Unitary Air Conditioners, Unitary Air-Source Heat

Pumps, Sound-Rated Outdoor Unitary Equipment”, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration Institute, Arlington, VA, Feb.-July 1990.

Additional information was obtained from the California Energy Commission

and the Federal Trade Commission.
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ABOUT ACEEE
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profit orgapization which gathers, evaluates and disseminates information to
stimulate the use of energy conserving technologies and practices.

ACEEE conducts research and analyses to convert information regarding

energy efficiency into forms that are useful to utilities, private companies,
government officials and individual consumers. We also sponsor workshops
and conferences to enhance information exchange between the various
groups interested in this topic.

ACEEE IS supported by a broad variety of foundations, government

organizations, research institutes, ut es and corporations.

The results of our work are available in a number of books. technical

reports and consumer guides. If you would like more information about
ACEEE activities and publications, please write to us:

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