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ENERGY STAR
CASE STUDY
ENERGY STAR® HVAC Quality Installation
Rest Assured with Quality Installation
When Beverly replaced her failing air conditioner and
furnace, she did a lot of research to select the right
contractor and equipment. It was her first time making a
choice like this on her own and "it was a hard decision,"
She called a few contractors she found in the yellow pages
and then a friend told her about Dennis Johnston Air
Conditioning.
Dennis Johnston's knowledge and thorough approach
impressed Beverly. "He was so careful about checking
everything out. He went room by room, measuring before
making any recommendations, And he answered all my
questions, which meant a lot, I'm impressed when
somebody knows their business well enough to explain it,
That put me at ease."
Beverly's contractor also told her about the ENERGY
STAR Quality Installation program. Dennis Johnston Air
Conditioning is one of the contractors trained to meet
ENERGY STAR Quality Installation Guidelines, which
provide maximum efficiency and comfort in heating,
ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. He
explained the benefits and rebate she would receive
through the program, and she was pleased to find out that
she could receive this service at a competitive price.
After the new system was installed, a representative from
Beverly's utility company came to conduct an independent
test of the installation to ensure that it met the ENERGY
STAR Quality Installation requirements. To qualify as a
Quality Installation, the equipment must be properly sized
based on measurements of the home, the ductwork must
be sealed to minimize leakage of conditioned air, and the
air flow and refrigerant levels must be measured to meet
the manufacturer's recommendations. The testing gave
Beverly more confidence in her new system. "He went
through every inch of the installation and explained what he
was doing. II was quite impressed with the process,"
remained as comfortable as ever. Beverly highly
recommends the ENERGY STAR Quality Installation
program and her contractor - "I've already passed his
name along!"
The ENERGY STAR Quality Installation program is offered
by EPA in partnership with utility companies in several
states. Benefits of the program include:
>	Up to 30% savings on heating and cooling costs
>	Increased comfort throughout the home
>	Improved system efficiency and air distribution
To learn more about HVAC Quality Installation
and find out if the program is offered in your area,
visit www.energystar.gov/HVACQI
Since installing the new system, Beverly has seen
"considerably lower" energy bills, while her house has

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