The U.S. Department of Energy has divided the country into three regions with different furnace efficiency standards: the Southeast, Southwest and North. Ohio falls into the northern region, and the changes in furnace efficiency standards go into effect in May 2013. The current efficiency standard for fuel-burning furnaces is 80 percent AFUE (annual fuel utilization […]
A Dual-Fuel System Will Work Wonders In Your Dayton Home
Air-source heat pumps are an efficient alternative to gas-powered furnaces that can save energy and lower your heating bills. However, when the temperatures drop below freezing, standard models begin losing their heating efficiency. At this point, the heat pump will switch over to electric resistance heating, which is expensive. This is fine for warmer climates, […]
Replacing Your Furnace? This Guide Can Help
If your current heating system isn’t heating the way it used to, it might be time to look into replacing your furnace. And as long as you’re replacing your furnace, it’s also a good idea to look at a high-efficiency furnace option. With high energy bills and diminishing resources, high efficiency furnaces can be an […]
Heating Bills High? It May Be Time To Replace
Are your heating bills going through the roof lately? It may be time to start thinking about installing one of the new high efficiency furnaces. In recent years, high efficiency furnaces have been designed to meet ever-tougher standards for performance and energy-efficient operation. These developments have significantly lowered the cost of heating your home over […]