Furnaces remain the most common way to heat American homes, and modern systems are more efficient than ever. If you need to replace an old furnace, count on The Barton Boys for furnace installation services in Liberty Lake, WA. A modern furnace replacement will be cheaper to run and provide faster and more consistent warmth. The industry has also made great strides with indoor air quality and noise. Well-maintained modern furnaces are virtually silent and don’t emit pollutants into your air.
Energy-Efficient Furnace Installation Services
Modern furnaces have an annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) of at least 80. That means they successfully convert 80% of the fuel they burn to heat. There are also high-efficiency furnaces with an AFUE rating of 90% or higher. Those furnaces cost more, and a common question among homeowners is whether the added cost is worth it.
Most high-efficiency furnaces are condensing furnaces. They have a second heat exchanger and use it to reclaim heat energy from their exhaust. Traditional furnaces waste this heat. Some systems have a multi-stage or variable-speed blower, and there are furnaces with both a condensing system and an advanced blower. Single-stage blowers run at one speed all the time. Multi-stage blowers can operate in either a high or low mode. Variable-speed blowers throttle up and down, typically in 5% increments.
That additional equipment does make the furnace more expensive. It can increase the labor expense for the heating installation as well. Maintenance and repair costs also tend to be higher. The parts are more expensive and less available, and they need more work. You will save on lower fuel costs, though, and there are energy incentives that can reduce the initial equipment cost.
Another consideration is whether you have a standalone furnace or hybrid heating. If you use a furnace for auxiliary heating, high-efficiency equipment usually isn’t worth it. If not, we can help you estimate the additional costs and savings in the long term. If the additional savings are greater than the additional costs, a high-efficiency system is worth it.
There are many benefits to a modern furnace replacement:
Higher AFUE ratings
Rebates and tax credits
New warranty coverage
Optional condensing systems
Optional variable-speed blowers
Liberty Lake Furnace Replacement Services
The Barton Boys has been serving Liberty Lake since 1989. We employ NATE-certified HVAC technicians who complete all furnace installations to the latest standards and manufacturer warranty requirements. Our team delivers outstanding customer service and only uses high-quality materials. That’s earned us A+ rated BBB accreditation and many five-star reviews.
Has the time come to retire your old furnace and replace it with an energy-efficient model? Call The Barton Boys or contact us online to schedule an in-home consultation for furnace installation services in Liberty Lake.
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