Factors to Consider When Buying a New Furnace in 2021
A functional furnace is a godsend during winter. Your furnace keeps you warm, no matter how cold it is outside. Like all other household appliances, furnaces have an expiry date. With proper care and maintenance, a furnace can last from 15-20 years. Most furnace repair experts in Sacramento recommend annual cleanings to keep your furnace at maximum efficiency.
Your furnace replacement cost will depend on a number of factors such as furnace model, your location, warranties offered, and furnace efficiency.
Some Factors That Affect Furnace Costs
Furnace Type
One of the most important factors to consider is the type of furnace. Furnaces come in a variety of models, using gas, electricity, or oil to fuel themselves.
Furnace Installation
The cost of installing a furnace will depend on the degree of difficulty of the installation (which will majorly depend on whether new ductwork is required).
Furnace Size
The bigger your furnace, the more you will pay. Before you opt for a specific furnace, have your HVAC contractor perform a manual J HVAC load test to calculate the total number of BTUs required to heat your home. An increase in size will impact your unit’s initial price. The amount of increase will depend on the type of fuel your furnace uses.
Furnace Efficiency
Furnaces with higher AFUE are more efficient and also cost more than their less efficient counterparts. A high-efficiency furnace usually costs slightly more than a standard-efficiency furnace, but can help save you money in the long run.
Though high-efficiency models have upfront costs slightly higher than standard-efficiency models, they help homeowners save money on heating costs.
When calculating the total cost of ownership, remember to consider the type of fuel your furnace uses. If you choose a gas furnace for your home, you will pay more upfront, but less for fuel as natural gas is relatively cheap.
Electric furnaces are more affordable than gas furnaces; however, electricity is more expensive than gas. If you plan to get an oil furnace, prepare to spend more on fuel, as oil is more expensive than both natural gas and electricity.
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