AFUE is the basic energy efficiency rating system used in the HVAC industry. A 78% AFUE furnace uses 78% of the energy it consumes to heat the air that makes it into your home, while the other whopping 22% is lost to inefficiency. On average, a new furnace has a 95% AFUE, making it roughly 17% more efficient than a 20-year-old one.
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