How is energy efficiency measured?
The efficiency of gas furnaces are measured in what is called an AFUE Rating (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency). Every new furnace has an AFUE rating that has been provided for you, the consumer, to use as a gauge of comparison when it come time to buy a new furnace. The higher this AFUE rating, the lower your utility costs will be. For example, a furnace with a 94% AFUE rating will lose only 6% of the heat produced up the chimney. In other words, for every dollars worth of fuel purchased you lose only 6 cents worth outside. The rest is turned into usable heat for your home. Older furnaces may lose as much as 40% of their heat up the chimney. The savings realized by replacing your furnace can be impressive! We would be happy to visit you and provide you with information that will help you decide if a new furnace will help reduce your heating bills. We can help to determine a payback period for the new furnace, as well. Contact us for additional information or for a free in home evalu
