The Furnace Buyer’s Guide
Quick check: Do I need a new air furnace?
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Is my furnace more than 15 years old?
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Does my furnace use a pilot light?
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Is the cost to repair my furnace half the price of a new furnace?
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Have my energy bills increased over time?
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Is the temperature throughout my home uneven?
If you answered “yes” to even one of the above items, keep reading. You may need a new furnace.
Five steps furnace buyer’s guide
Here’s our quick 5-Step Furnace Buyer’s Guide with everything you need to look for when selecting a furnace.
A high efficiency furnace will save you more than 15% on your heating bill each month. Look for the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) score for the best heat delivery and lowest energy cost.
Get the furnace that is just right for you. A small furnace may not keep the entire house at the desired temperature. A big furnace may heat the house too quickly and then shut off, causing hot and cold swings in temperature.
Hot Tip: We can do a heat loss calculation (or Manual J Calculation). This takes into account the size, design, and construction of your home and will help you determine the right size of furnace.
Is a two-stage furnace right for you? A two-stage furnace functions on low most of the time, keeping you consistently warm without loud on/off cycling.
Hot Tip: Understand what various decibel levels equate to and measure your new unit against your old one.
You need a programmable thermostat. Does your current furnace have a rotary temperature dial? It’s time for an upgrade to optimize your furnace’s performance and save you money.
The largest unknown variable in the long-term reliability of your furnace is installed. Therefore, rely 40% on your brand choice, and 60% on the quality of your contractor.
