When you begin looking at high-efficiency furnaces, you could become aware of a price increase. And you’ll likely quiz yourself whether the higher expense will be worthwhile. We can provide an answer to that question for you.
It can be challenging to realize the advantages of a high-efficiency furnace from merely a day-to-day stance. When you consider your gas expense makes up more than half your utility bill, you may realize why enhancing efficiency is a smart choice.
How Do I Determine a Furnace’s Efficiency?
You’ll notice that furnaces have an AFUE rating or Annualized Fuel Utilization Efficiency ratio. It measures the percentage of heat made for each dollar of fuel.
If your equipment has an 80 AFUE rating, that indicates 80% of the fuel is converted to warmth, while 20% is wasted as it changes. The greater the AFUE rating, the less gas will be lost as your furnace warms the air.
Environmental Benefits of a High-Efficiency Furnace
By purchasing a high-efficiency furnace, you aren’t just helping your family. According to ENERGY STAR®, “If every gas furnace purchased in the U.S. fits the updated ENERGY STAR requirements, household energy cost savings would increase about $171 million each year and annual greenhouse gas emissions would be decreased similarly by that from about 177,000 cars.”
That’s a sizeable influence.
It’s also critical to consider while initial prices are greater, you will get advantage once your gas bills start decreasing. And what’s a greater investment than your family’s comfort? Our professionals can also check if there are tax credits available to lower the expense of a high-efficiency furnace.
Create an Investment in Your Loved Ones’ Comfort with a High-Efficiency Furnace
If you need more information about a high-efficiency furnace or the pluses it will bring to your household, Kowalski Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is here to help!
Our experts can walk you through your possibilities and help you decide which system will fit your home.
Don’t put off your home comfort. Give us a call or contact us online to request an appointment.
