Upgrading to a high-efficiency gas furnace offers numerous benefits, especially when it comes to energy savings, reliability, and long-term performance. In this blog, Ideal Heating & air Conditioning will outline how high-end equipment can lower your monthly costs, reduce the risk of breakdowns, and provide lasting value with proper care. Click on the links to learn more about these benefits or keep reading.
2) Longer Lifespan with Proper Maintenance
4) Improved Comfort and Air Quality
5) Enhanced Control and Features
With these benefits in mind, you may want to consider upgrading your gas furnace or replacing another type of furnace (such as an oil furnace or propane furnace) with a high-efficiency gas furnace. If you are in the market for such an upgrade, we at Ideal would be glad to help provide you with more information and competitive qutoes. Contact us to learn more!
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Benefits of Upgrading Your Gas Furnace
Upgrading to a high-efficiency gas furnace offers a wide range of financial, environmental, and comfort benefits. You’ll enjoy lower monthly energy bills thanks to the furnace’s efficient operation, reduced risk of breakdowns due to advanced technology, and a longer lifespan with proper maintenance. The investment in a high-end furnace ultimately saves you money over time, improves your home’s heating performance, and makes it more attractive to potential buyers. Let’s look at these advantages in more detail.
1) Lower Monthly Energy Bills
Increased Efficiency
High-efficiency gas furnaces are designed to convert more fuel into usable heat, which means they require less energy to heat your home. These furnaces typically have an AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) rating of 90% or higher, compared to older, less efficient models that may have an AFUE of only 60–70%. As a result, they can reduce your heating costs by up to 30% or more.
Energy Savings
Over time, the energy savings from a high-efficiency furnace can significantly offset the initial installation cost, especially in colder climates where heating costs make up a large portion of the monthly utility bill. Learn more about why you can save money with a high-efficiency gas furnace in section #3 below.
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With proper maintenance, a high-efficiency gas furnace will provide you with peace of mind. You’ll have fewer repairs to deal with and reliable heating.
2) Longer Lifespan with Proper Maintenance
Advanced Technology
High-end gas furnaces are equipped with the latest technology, including better sensors, more durable components, and more precise control over the heating process. These features help reduce wear and tear on the system. Since they operate more efficiently and have less strain on components, these furnaces are less prone to unexpected breakdown and soften require fewer repairs over their lifetime. This results in fewer costly service calls and more years of reliable performance.
Reliability & Durability
Premium models often come with superior quality control and more rigorous testing during manufacturing, ensuring they are built to last longer and perform reliably throughout their lifespan.
High-end gas furnaces are designed to last longer than standard models. With proper maintenance, many high-efficiency furnaces can last 15–20 years or more, compared to the average lifespan of 10–15 years for traditional furnaces.
Better Warranty
High-efficiency furnaces typically come with extended warranties, covering parts and labor for longer periods. This can provide peace of mind knowing that you’ll be protected from the costs of repairs in case something goes wrong.
Additional Notes
While a high-efficiency gas furnace offers many benefits, keep in mind it’s maintenance needs. While high-efficiency furnaces can last longer, they do require regular maintenance, such as cleaning and replacing filters, checking for gas leaks, and ensuring that the components are working properly. This proactive care helps preserve the furnace’s longevity and ensures optimal performance.
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3) Environmentally Friendly
One of the main benefits of switching to a high-efficiency gas furnace is that it is more environmentally friendly. This is due to several of the following reasons:
Lower Carbon Emissions: High-efficiency furnaces use less gas to produce the same amount of heat compared to older, less efficient models. This means they emit fewer greenhouse gases (GHGs), particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), which is a major contributor to climate change.
Better Fuel Use: High-efficiency models convert a higher percentage of the gas they consume into heat. Older furnaces often waste a significant amount of energy through exhaust gases, which results in more gas usage and higher emissions. High-efficiency models capture and use more of the heat, reducing fuel consumption.
Reduced Energy Waste: Modern high-efficiency gas furnaces are designed with advanced technologies like condensing heat exchangers and variable-speed blowers that maximize energy efficiency. This means less heat is lost, and the system runs at optimal performance with less energy wasted, which helps reduce overall environmental impact.
Energy Conservation: Since high-efficiency furnaces require less gas to operate, there is less demand for natural gas production and transportation. This can result in less environmental impact from drilling, extraction, and transportation of fossil fuels, which are energy-intensive and can cause environmental harm.
Lower Utility Bills: While not a direct environmental benefit, the reduction in energy consumption often results in lower utility bills for homeowners, which can motivate them to adopt more energy-efficient habits or further reduce their energy use.
By using less fuel to produce the same heating output, a high-efficiency gas furnace not only lowers your carbon footprint but also supports a broader shift toward more sustainable and efficient energy use.
Consider how newer furnaces are designed to work with other features to help improve the indoor air quality in your home.
4) Improved Comfort and Air Quality
Many people prefer a high-efficiency gas furnace because it results in more consistent temperatures and cleaner air. Here’s more of an explanation on this:
Consistent Temperature
High-efficiency furnaces are often equipped with variable-speed blowers, which adjust the airflow to provide more even and consistent heating throughout your home. This reduces hot or cold spots and increases overall comfort.
Cleaner Air
Many newer, high-end furnaces come with advanced air filtration systems that help improve indoor air quality by removing dust, allergens, and pollutants. This is especially beneficial for people with respiratory conditions like asthma or allergies. Ask our Ideal experts about the air purifier options available when you upgrade your gas furnace.
So, when you upgrade to a high-efficiency gas furnace, remember that it is designed to meet the growing demands of improved indoor air quality and greater home comfort.
As an authorized Bryant dealer, we can help you select a smart thermostat like the Evolution™ Connex™ Control system highlighted in this video above.
5) Enhanced Control and Features
A high-efficiency gas furnace is designed with new technology which means you can enjoy the benefits of a smart thermostat and a quiet-operating machine.
Smart Thermostat Integration
High-efficiency furnaces can often be integrated with smart thermostats, which allow for more precise control over your home’s heating system. This means you can program your thermostat for maximum comfort and energy savings, even when you’re not home. Consider Bryant’s Evolution™ Connex™ Control or the ecobee Smart Thermostats, for Bryant,
Silent Operation
Many high-end furnaces operate more quietly than older models, providing a quieter, more comfortable living environment.
Wondering if you can upgrade the controls for your current furnace? Ask Ideal.
A high-efficiency gas furnace with smart features that is energy-efficient will be an attractive feature for new home buyers.
6) Increased Home Value
The final benefit of installing a new gas furnace that we’ll touch on in this blog post is the increase in your home’s value.
Attractive to Buyers
If you’re planning to sell your home in the future, having a high-efficiency gas furnace can be a great selling point. Homebuyers are often attracted to energy-efficient homes because they know they’ll save money on utilities, have a more comfortable living environment, and avoid costly repairs in the near future.
Modern and Efficient
Upgrading to a high-efficiency furnace not only improves the functionality of your home but can also enhance its marketability by demonstrating a commitment to energy conservation and long-term cost savings.
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By making the switch to a high-efficiency model, you’re not only improving the comfort of your home but also lowering your environmental impact and ensuring that your heating system will keep running smoothly for years to come. As experts in the HVAC industry, Ideal Heating & Air Conditioning can help you select and install the right gas furnace for your home, as well as other complimentary equipment like air purifiers, smart thermostats, etc. We can also help with any repairs and maintenance.