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Sept. 22, 2011 - PRLog -- There are many different situations you may find yourself in where you are considering purchasing a new furnace. Purchasing a new furnace will help your home become more energy efficient, which is a key reason as to why people will invest the money in a new furnace. Inefficient furnaces waste energy and money and are bad for the environment. Older furnaces are more likely to malfunction and if your furnace is noisy it could be possible that it is not working properly. Sometimes furnaces break because the equipment has not been properly maintained, however the repairs might cost more than a new furnace would.

There are a number of types of furnaces to choose from, so you want to make sure you do your research and make the right choice when you are shopping for a furnace because it is a huge investment for your home. The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating of the furnace is important to know before you make a purchase. High efficiency furnaces have an AFUE of 94% or more, compared to a conventional furnace which usually has an AFUE of 60 - 65%. Conventional furnaces waste a lot of money because for each dollar of gas you use you are wasting about 34-40%. With an AFUE of 80% a mid efficiency furnace can save you 20-23% in heating costs compared to a conventional furnace. High efficiency furnaces will save 30-38% in heating costs compared to a conventional furnace. With a high efficiency furnace you will save money in the long run, although you may have to pay a little bit more upfront. A high efficiency furnace will save you money, improve the comfort level in your home and are good for the environment..

Single stage, two stage and modulating are the three basic types of mid and high efficiency furnaces. Single stage furnaces run at full capacity whenever heat is needed. With a single stage furnace, even if your home only needs your furnace to run at 50 - 60% capacity it will run at full capacity, which is obviously not the most energy efficient option. A single stage furnace runs at full capacity until you shut it off. The single stage furnace is not ideal for you if you only need to heat your house to a certain point. Two stage furnaces are better options when it comes to energy efficiency. A two stage furnace will run at 65% capacity in its first stage, and then automatically kick into full capacity when required. When heating your home a two stage furnace is more efficient. A two stage furnace will make your home more comfortable and eliminate temperature jumps because it will run longer in its first stage. You will conserve more energy by heating your home at a constant temperature..

Modulating furnaces are very energy efficient because they provide up to 65 stages of heat output. A modulating furnace uses variable speed by way of an ECM (electronically commutated motor), which will make your furnace quieter, operate longer and reduce operating costs. Since they operate for a fraction of the cost of a regular furnace a modulating furnace will help you save significant amounts of money on heating your home. One of the great benefits of a modulating furnace is that it will reduce your energy consumption by up to 80%. Not only do modulating furnaces increase air conditioning efficiency, they are also 24 times quieter than a conventional furnace. ECM variable speed blower furnaces can give you greater humidity control of your home in the summer and winter months which helps you reduce the ill effects of dry air. ECM blower motors modulate heat which improves temperature stability in your home. When hot air rises and cold air drops you are experiencing air satification, a common heating issue in many homes. Having a blower motor in your furnace will help you to prevent air satification problems.

Maintain your furnace regularly in order for it to run smoothly. Often, it costs more money to fix a furnace than regular maintenance would cost which is why you shouldn`t wait until your furnace breaks to take care of it. You should think about your furnace as a major home investment that is worth protecting with regular maintenance. If your furnace breaks and you can`t heat your home then you will risk frozen, broken pipes. Decrease your heating bills and energy use by performing regular maintenance on your furnace. Regular furnace maintenance includes checking to make sure your coils and filters are clean. Not only should your filters and coils be clean you also want to make sure that the exhaust fans, pumps and burners perform well.There are a number of maintenance plans you can purchase that might provide an additional warranty on your furnace parts. Conduct regular furnace maintenance by scheduling maintenance pre season. By having your furnace maintained regularly you can help it continue to meet its efficiency expectations.

Related Information:
http://www.applebysystems.ca/furnaces.aspx

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