To have a highly efficient HVAC system you need to start with a high-efficiency furnace. Technology has come a long way in the past 20 years, and the relatively new condensing gas furnaces offer a level of efficiency and comfort in combustion appliances that has not been seen before.
AFUE Ratings
High-Efficiency or Mid-Efficiency: Which Furnace Suits Your Needs?
Homeowners today have an additional choice between a standard furnace and a high-efficiency model. Mid-efficiency furnaces now occupy the range between 80 and 90 percent on the AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) rating scale. In an era of increasing energy costs, most homeowners want to advance from the conventional standard furnace when it’s time to […]
The Energy-Efficiency Upgrades You Make Today Might Help You Market Your Home Tomorrow
While all energy-efficiency upgrades to your Dayton area home will save you money on your utility bills, some are more popular with prospective home buyers than others. Upgrading features that lower the operating costs of the house are typically good investments.
Less Than Stellar Furnace Performance This Winter? What To Look For In An Upgrade
Now that winter’s over and done with here in the Dayton area, it’s an ideal time to assess how your furnace performed over the past several months. If you’re unhappy with the furnace performance and are considering an upgrade, spring is a good time to find good deals on new furnaces. But make sure you […]
AFUE — A Measure Of Furnace Efficiency
If you’re looking for a new furnace or boiler, or just trying to decide if it’s time to replace your current one, you’ll want to gain an understanding of AFUE ratings. The acronym, which stands for “annual fuel utilization efficiency,” measures how well heating appliances convert energy into heat. If a furnace or boiler is […]
