The holidays are a great time to reflect on ways to save money, lowering your heating bill throughout the season can be one of the easiest and most effective money saving changes a homeowner can make. Switching from an older furnace to a new high-efficiency furnace system can save you thousands of dollars in fuel costs. There are obvious other energy benefits from a new furnace, including your health and resale value of your home.
Energy Efficiency
Systems that are older than 20 years often operate at around 65% AFUE, or Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. AFUE is a measurement of the thermal efficiency of a piece of combustion equipment like a furnace, boiler, or water heater. When an older gas or oil furnace has an AFUE rating of 65%, it outputs 65 BTUs of useful heating for every 100 BTUs of natural gas or heating oil input. New high efficiency furnace typically have AFUE ratings of well over 90% and can be as high as 97%.
Increased Resale Value
All energy efficient upgrades made in your home increase the value of your house. Replacing your furnace is no different. Prospective home buyers will take your HVAC systems and their cost of operation into account when making considering purchasing a home. Investing in a new furnace now could save you thousands if you want to sell your home.
Quieter Operation
In addition to energy benefits of a new furnace, new systems give off much less operating noise than an older model.
Superior Air Flow
The new high-efficiency systems produce more even heating and maintain a constant temperature by distributing air better. The better airflow of a new system can remove impurities in the air and prevent mold buildup. These factors can improve the indoor environment of your home, leading to healthier air.
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