Benefits of a High Efficiency Gas Furnace

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• on April 16, 2010
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Today’s homeowners are very concerned about the high cost of energy to heat their homes. Fuel prices are high, with many experts predicting they will continue to rise steadily in the years to come. Because of this, wise consumers are selecting a high efficiency gas furnace for their home, and reaping considerable cost savings year in and year out.

A high efficiency gas furnace will cost 10% to 25% more initially, because the technology is more advanced. However, depending on the type of climate in which you live, the energy savings you experience will pay for that difference in as little as 1 or 2 years in cold climates, or 5-7 years in climates where the furnace is used less frequently.

While cost savings on energy is the primary benefit of a high efficiency gas furnace, there are others. For example, most high efficiency gas furnaces keep the home’s temperature more stable. They have to run for a shorter period of time to produce the desired increase in temperature, which reduces their use of electricity, too.

While older, less efficient gas furnaces required the installation of a chimney, high efficiency models are vented more easily, through a PVC pipe that sends exhaust gases out of the home through the basement. This can be done because the gases are much cooler and do not present a burn danger. This feature alone will save homeowners more than $1,000 on the average installation of a high efficiency unit, over having to vent a furnace through the roof using a conventional chimney if none is present. This is a major factor when considering the type of furnace to use in new construction projects or when designing a modular or manufactured home.

Regardless of the type of climate you experience in your region, a high efficiency gas furnace will produce greater cost savings for your budget and a more comfortable atmosphere within your home.

Learn more at the places below:

• Advantages of Todays High Efficiency Furnaces
• What is a High Efficiency Furnace?
• High Efficiency vs. Mid Efficiency