ENERGY STAR®

 VERIFIED

 HVAC INSTALLATION

 BETTER IS BETTER

ENERGY STAR Verifi ed HVAC Installation 

delivers the best in comfort, performance, 

and energy savings.
Purchasing a new HVAC system is a great opportunity to improve 

the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. But getting the 

most from your new system depends on more than just buying 

new equipment. To get the best performance and efficiency, the 

system has to be installed right.

To make sure your new HVAC system will really deliver, choose a 

contractor who offers ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation. 

It’s the best way to ensure that your new system will provide better 

comfort, better quality, better performance, and better energy savings 

for years to come. Go to energystar.gov/hvacvi to learn more.

A poorly installed HVAC system 

can mean less comfort, in addition 

to higher utility bills.

Get the most from 

your new system:

Insist on ENERGY STAR Verified 

HVAC Installation.
Oversized equipment can result in less 

comfort and shortened equipment life.

ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation 

is your assurance the work will be done right.

A properly installed high-efficiency 

system can lower your energy bills, 

increase your home’s comfort, and 

reduce the risk of equipment failure.

Contractors who follow the ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation 

Guidelines ensure that these critical steps are completed:

 1 

Oversized equipment may cycle too frequently, resulting in less 

comfort and shortened equipment life. Your contractor will calculate 

the right size for your air conditioner, furnace, or heat pump to 

optimize performance.

 2 

Leaky duct work can prevent conditioned air from going where it 

should, wasting your energy dollars. Leaky ducts can also lead to 

uncomfortable rooms because the right amount of air does not reach 

the space. Despite these issues, ducts are commonly overlooked 

during HVAC installation. An ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation 

ensures your contractor will inspect the duct system, test for leakage, 

and make necessary repairs to meet or exceed performance standards.

 3 Your system’s airflow is adjusted for 

 optimal performance.

The wrong amount of air flowing through an HVAC system can 

lead to reduced efficiency and shortened equipment life. This could 

mean higher utility bills, overly damp air, and reduced comfort. 

Your contractor will measure your new system’s air flow to make 

sure it meets the manufacturer’s performance specifications. 

A poorly installed HVAC system 

can mean less comfort, in addition 

to higher utility bills.

4 

An improperly charged air conditioner or heat pump may consume 

more energy and increase the risk of system failure. Your contractor 

will test the refrigerant charge and make adjustments to ensure 

optimal comfort and efficiency.

Once your installation is complete, 

a third party verifies quality.

With the completion of these important steps that many contractors 

skip, your new system will be ready to perform as promised. For 

added peace of mind, every ENERGY STAR HVAC Verified Installation 

is quality-assured by an independent oversight organization. Once 

complete, you’ll receive a certificate of verification.

With ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC 

Installation, better is better.

It all adds up to better quality, better comfort, and better performance 

along with the added peace of mind that you’ll be saving energy 

and helping prevent greenhouse gas emissions with EPA’s 

ENERGY STAR program. Ask your contractor about ENERGY STAR 

Verified HVAC Installation. 

Purchasing a new HVAC system is a great opportunity to improve 

the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. But getting the 

most from your new system depends on more than just buying 

new equipment. To get the best performance and efficiency, the 

system has to be installed right.

To make sure your new HVAC system will really deliver, choose a 

contractor who offers ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation. 

It’s the best way to ensure that your new system will provide better 

comfort, better quality, better performance, and better energy savings 

for years to come. Go to energystar.gov/hvacvi to learn more.

Get the most from 

your new system:

Insist on ENERGY STAR Verified 

HVAC Installation.
ENERGY STAR was started by EPA in 1992 as a marketbased partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 

through energy efficiency. Today, the ENERGY STAR label 

can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products 

as well as new homes and commercial and industrial 

buildings that meet strict energy-efficiency specifications 

set by EPA. Last year alone, Americans, with the help of 

ENERGY STAR, saved about $18 billion on their energy 

bills while preventing greenhouse gas emissions 

equivalent to the annual emissions of 33 million vehicles. 

To learn more, visit energystar.gov.

United States Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Air and Radiation (6202J)

EPA XXX