Selecting The Right Furnace Can Lower Your Heating Costs
“Heating
and cooling equipment typically use more energy than other appliances. The inevitably shows up every month on the
energy bill,” says Joel Kinsch, President of Elite Service Company Heating and
Air Conditioning. “Buying a furnace is
an important investment, and you should know what to look for to help you
purchase the unit that will meet your needs and consume less energy.”
High Efficiency
Consider
purchasing a high efficiency model. They
can help reduce your energy costs as well as conserve our natural resources.
When
selecting a furnace, pay close attention to the Annual Fuel Utilization
Efficiency (AFUE). The AFUE number
represents how efficiently a furnace converts fuel to energy. The higher the AFUE percentage, the more
fuel-efficient the furnace will be. The
U.S. government’s established minimum AFUE rating for a furnace is 78%.
Energy Star
It’s also
important to look for Energy Star products.
This means the product meets the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)
standards by using less energy, which reduces pollution. Energy Star products reduce energy use by
20-40 percent. To qualify for an Energy
Star, a furnace must have at least a 90% AFUE.
Variable Speed
A furnace
with variable-speed technology lets you take control of your comfort and energy
bills. This feature ensures a home
receives the precise amount of air required to keep a family comfortable. Besides providing exceptional comfort, this
technology also saves homeowners money on their energy bills because highly
efficient variable-speed motors consume less electricity than standard furnace
motors. The variable speed motor
delivers air throughout the home in both heating and cooling modes. In continuous fan mode, a furnace with a
variable-speed motor consumes only 60-80 watts of energy, compared to 400 watts
of energy for typical furnaces.
Call Elite Service Co. today and ask about your furnace options! 918.610.7300
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