Home Contact About Us Reviews Gallery Services 973.361.2146 DOE STANDARDS INCREASE FURNACE COSTS FURNACE MANUFACTURERS ADAPT TO MEET NEW DOE STANDARDS ECM Motors will Increase New Furnace Prices, but Save on Fuel Use and Costs Starting July 3, 2019, new U.S. Department of Energy FER (fan efficiency rating) standards designed to help curb carbon emissions and energy costs will go into effect. To meet these new standards, furnace manufacturers are changing to electronically commutated motors (ECMs) to power the fans contained in most types of furnaces. ECM fans are more expensive and the higher cost will be reflected in the prices consumers will pay for a new furnace. The good news is, consumers will reap the benefits of ECM technology including more customized comfort control and saving money through reduced energy use. The Department of Energy estimates that new FER standards will reduce carbon pollution by around 34 million metric tons by 2030. In electricity, this would be enough to power 4.7 million homes for a year. To learn more about what this change means for you click here, or to get a quote on replacing your old furnace with one equipped with an ECM, give us a call! © Online-Access 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE SCHEDULE SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION 100 Nolan's Point Road • Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 973.361.2146 Master HVACR License# 19HC00310200 Monday - Sunday: 7:00am – 5:00pm PAYMENT CONNECT WITH US Home | Email Us | Schedule | Get a Quote | Maintenance | Ask a Tech | Employment | Reviews | Powered by Online-Access All Rights Reserved © 2001-2021 Privacy Policy