| There are a number of different types of gas | | | | the cold, you could lose up to 35% of the heat |
| furnaces available today. If you are in the market | | | | which will increase your heating bill. |
| for a new furnace, it may seem difficult selecting | | | | Mid Efficiency Gas Furnace |
| the appropriate furnace, but all it really takes is | | | | Many experts suggest that a high efficiency |
| understanding the differences between two | | | | furnace is not required if you live in a region with |
| furnaces, the High Efficiency Gas Furnace and the | | | | a mild climate or if you will not be living in your |
| Mid Efficiency also known as Standard, Gas | | | | home for more than 5 years as you will not be |
| Furnace. | | | | recouping the cost of a high efficiency furnace. |
| Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) is the | | | | Mid efficiency furnaces have a fuel utilization |
| measurement used by governments and furnace | | | | efficiency of about 80 - 85%. The Government |
| manufacturers to measure a furnace's heating | | | | now wants homeowners to have gas furnaces |
| efficiency. This measurement helps homeowners | | | | with a rating of at least 80%. If you live in a |
| determine the best gas furnace for their home. | | | | relatively mild climate where it really does not get |
| For instance, a furnace that has an 80% AFUE | | | | that cold, the mid efficiency gas furnace may be |
| rating means that it converts 80% of the fuel to | | | | the better choice because you will not be using |
| supply the heat while the other 20% is lost out of | | | | that much energy. |
| the chimney. To help you decide which furnace is | | | | Other than living in very mild climates, it is |
| best for your home, below are the main | | | | beneficial to get a high efficiency gas furnace. You |
| distinctions between a High Efficiency and Mid | | | | will spend more for the purchase; however, over |
| Efficiency Gas Furnace. | | | | time you will see substantial savings as your |
| High Efficiency Gas Furnace | | | | energy bills will be greatly reduced. Before you |
| The high efficiency furnace costs more than a | | | | purchase a furnace, it is essential that you |
| mid efficiency furnace as it has a higher efficiency | | | | compare the different types and brands of |
| rating. This rating indicates that they are much | | | | furnaces. When you compare furnaces you will |
| more energy efficient which means that a | | | | learn about each type and their benefits that |
| homeowner will save money during the cold | | | | include the efficiency rating, as well as their size, |
| months. The new energy efficient furnaces will | | | | installation directions, power, and other important |
| have a rating of at least 90% or higher. The | | | | features. You should also figure out how much |
| higher the rating, the more money you will save | | | | money you can afford to spend on a furnace and |
| on your heating bill. Experts recommend a 90% | | | | the cost of installation. Do not disregard the |
| furnace rating for most homes. In many states, | | | | advantages of speaking with other homeowners |
| 90% or greater efficiency will allow homeowners | | | | who have purchased a furnace for their home. |
| to qualify for a special energy rebate. Even if the | | | | Talking to others will allow you get advice from |
| temperatures rises and falls, the amount of | | | | people who have had experience using the |
| money that you will save on the few cold days | | | | furnace. Choosing the appropriate furnace such as |
| can still save a lot of money. If your ductwork is | | | | from gas companies in Toronto will ensure that |
| not properly maintained to prevent the impact of | | | | you get the best gas furnace for your home. |