Aprilaire 8553 - Manual (Page 3)

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E
NERGY
S
TAR ®
Program Information
About half of all energy used by households goes to heating and cooling the
home. By selecting a programmable Aprilaire
® Electronic Thermostat, you
have made a significant step toward conserving energy usage and costs,
while improving your indoor comfort.
In fact, the Aprilaire Electronic Thermostat Model 8553 has earned the E NERGY S TAR designation of the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This means that your Aprilaire Thermostat is a highly
efficient, cutting edge product that is good for the environment. It saves energy and costs less to
operate than similar products that do not qualify for the E
NERGY
S
TAR
label.
E
NERGY
S
TAR
products help you differentiate between standard efficiency and high efficiency products.
By using E NERGY S TAR products you are helping to prevent air pollution while saving money on your
utility bills.
According to the EPA, taking advantage of the times that a home is unoccupied or the occupants
are asleep, an E
NERGY
S
TAR
thermostat can reduce heating and cooling bills by as much as 30%. The
Aprilaire Thermostat has programmable capabilities that allow you full flexibility to set your heating
and cooling systems to meet your comfort and energy needs. As an E
NERGY S TAR partner, Research
Products has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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