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AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency)

By Bob Formisano, About.com

Definition:
An acronym standing for "Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency".   A measure of a gas furnace's efficiency in converting fuel to energy - the higher the rating, the more efficient the unit.
Also Known As: Furnace Efficiency

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