You see the logo all over, that bright blue square seems to be on almost
every appliance in the aisle but what does it really mean?
ENERGY STAR is a
division of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) that is concerned with
the energy efficiency (among other items) of products. ENERGY STAR certified
products meet strict requirements as put forth by the EPA.
For exhaust fans
they must pass testing for energy efficiency (known as efficacy or CFM per watt), sound (sones) and
air flow (CFM). The ratings are certified by the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) – an ENERGY STAR certification body. Once a fan is determined to meet the requirements, it can then be
marketed as ENERGY STAR certified.
Certified exhaust fans operate at lower
sound levels, use less energy and last longer than traditional exhaust fans
which takes a lot of the guess work out of choosing a fan. Not all fans are
tested and held to any standard, but ENERGY STAR labeled fans are not only certified but also verified through open market testing. A main benefit of an ENERGY STAR certified product is
that you can be assured that the fan has been tested and certified and will
perform as advertised.
To learn more about Air King’s large selection of ENERGY STAR certified exhaust fans and kitchen
range hoods, visit www.airkinglimited.com
One of the joy’s of home ownership (and for many renters) are the wonderful reminders we receive each month of how much it costs to live where we live – bills.
Have you ever looked at your energy bill and asked yourself how it could be so high? Or worse, have not looked at it and just chalk it up to “it is what it is”.
Thankfully there are some easy steps that we can take that can greatly decrease our energy usage. ENERGY STAR® has developed some great resources to help you asses your home and look for ways to improve. Through the “My ENERGY STAR” program you can assess your home’s energy usage, find recommendations on how to improve it as well as a host of other information about saving energy. Most of the recommended items are very easy to complete but can have large lifetime impact on your energy usage. A large benefit of utilizing these tools is creating awareness that can have a positive influence on your decision making. The next time you need to buy an appliance, you might look a little more into what the energy usage is and make that a determining factor on which model you choose. How about the next time you need to replace a light bulb. Instead of just using what you have always used, see what changing to an ENERGY STAR certified LED will do.
The nice thing about saving energy is there is a multitude of ways to go about it and they all help. To learn more about the My ENERGY STAR® program visit the ENERGY STAR web site at www.energystar.gov. For more energy savings ideas and information on how Air King can help, visit www.airkinglimited.com