Bartlett Heating and Air Has Furnace Efficiency Tips

Take a look at your HVAC equipment. How old is your furnace? If your furnace was made before 1992 then it is less efficient than the newer furnaces made after 1992. Even if your older furnace seems to be working, you might be spending more money on it then you would be a new furnace. Yes the initial cost is more money up front but the savings you get each month especially during the winter months. New furnaces have energy efficient parts that help you save money. The newer gas valves have two stage functionality which gets up to temperature fast and then lowers gas flow to an efficient rate. You have a choice to get a variable speed motor in the newer furnaces. The two stage motors are good because they can operate at a lower speed for a longer period of time. This saves you money and energy. The variable speed motors work great with programmable thermostats and are quieter while in operation. The new furnaces have an electric spark system versus the old constant flame that used gas at all times. This new system turns the gas on only when needed to heat. This again saves money and energy for you each month. There are also condensing gas furnaces that have a secondary heat exchanger that removes all heat so less goes to waste. Here are some things to consider when buying a new furnace. Go for a furnace that is energy star rated. That energy star label means that it is energy efficient. Check the furnaces AFUE number. This will be at least an 80%. The higher the percentage, the higher efficiency it is. They are often found in 80%, 90%, 92%, 96%. With the higher rated furnaces you may be eligible for a tax credit so ask your HVAC technician. Make sure your furnace is sized correctly for your home. Bigger is not better, neither is smaller. Both will waste energy and wear down your furnace faster than necessary as well as give you heating issues. These are things to consider when you are thinking about purchasing a new furnace. While the initial cost will be more money, you will save money in the long run on energy and not having to repair the furnace often. Bartlett Heating and Air Conditioning today to get your free furnace installation quote!