| When you are in the market for a new gas | | | | of the unit will be enough to heat the entire space |
| furnace system, you need all the informative | | | | of your home. |
| resources you can acquire. An informed consumer | | | | 2. What is the AFUE rating for the unit? This will |
| is more likely to save money and purchase a | | | | tell you how efficient the unit is and help you |
| system that meets the heating needs of their | | | | compare different brands (or models). |
| home. A primary source of information when | | | | 3. Does the unit have a warranty? Also look for |
| comparing furnace models is to utilize gas furnace | | | | the terms of the warranty. |
| ratings. The gas furnace rating is located on a | | | | 4. Where will you get service for the unit if you |
| sticker (generally yellow) on the furnace. | | | | have a problem? You will definitely want to know |
| The gas furnace ratings (AFUE) will be given as a | | | | where to obtain assistance with your unit after |
| percentage (90% for example). This percentage | | | | installation. |
| tells you what percent of the heat produced by | | | | 5. Is there a price given for the model? A good |
| the furnace is useable (and is forced through the | | | | review will give a range or indication of the gas |
| vents in your home) and what percent is wasted | | | | furnace cost. You can expect some variation |
| (and goes out the chimney vent). The rating also | | | | (depending on where you live); however you |
| indicates whether the unit is a high efficiency unit. | | | | should get a basic idea of how much you will pay |
| A manufacturer may say a model is high efficient, | | | | for the furnace. Check to see if the price includes |
| but it does not necessarily mean it is. High | | | | installation or if this is in addition to the listed price. |
| efficiency units are those with an AFUE of 90 | | | | 6. If the unit is for sale online, will the warranty still |
| percent or higher. The Department of Energy | | | | be effective if you (or a local technician) install the |
| requires all furnaces to have an AFUE of 78% or | | | | unit? If buying online will nullify the warranty you |
| more, however this is a relatively low efficiency | | | | may want to consider buying the unit locally or |
| compared to other models on the market. For | | | | choosing another model. |
| the greatest savings on fuel cost over the | | | | 7. Do other consumers who have purchased this |
| duration of the furnaces use; you should try to | | | | brand or model give good reviews of the |
| invest in the highest AFUE your budget will afford. | | | | product? Previous customer satisfaction may be a |
| Another source of information about different | | | | good indication of a model's quality. You probably |
| brands and models of furnace you can utilize is | | | | shouldn't base your entire decision on just this |
| gas furnace reviews. These reviews are easily | | | | information though. |
| accessible online. Here is a list of questions gas | | | | A gas furnace is a major investment, you owe it |
| furnace reviews should answer for you about a | | | | to yourself to use gas furnace ratings and |
| model: | | | | reviews to make an informed purchase you will |
| 1. What is the BTU output of the unit? With this | | | | be satisfied with. |
| information you can determine if the heat output | | | | |