What does the AFUE rating of 96% mean for a residential gas furnace?
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A
96% of fuel energy is converted to usable heat over the heating season
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B
The furnace operates at 96% of rated capacity during peak demand
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C
96% of supply air is recirculated rather than exhausted
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D
The furnace loses no more than 4% of heat through duct leakage