Q: Will my new furnace work differently than my old one?
A: A new furnace may not operate exactly the same as an older one. When you install a new indoor comfort system in your home, you'll probably notice it operates differently than your old system. Radical changes have taken place in the technology of the comfort industry in recent years. These changes will affect how your system operates and may also affect what you notice about your system.
Higher efficiencies in furnaces and air conditioners have become increasingly important over the past few years. Consumers, government agencies and manufacturers all see higher efficiency as a way to conserve our natural resources while reducing consumer energy costs. Today, furnaces are designed with high efficiency in mind.
To achieve higher efficiencies, new gas furnaces must move more air over the heat exchanger than older furnaces so that as much heat as possible can be sent throughout the house.
The air that comes out of your furnace registers may not seem as warm as the air was from your old furnace, but it will heat your house just as well. In fact, better airflow can improve overall comfort by reducing air temperature differences from the ceiling to the floor throughout your entire home.
Modern furnaces are designed to handle high-efficiency air conditioners and must have blowers that are efficient yet powerful enough to accommodate the add-on cooling. Since cold air is much heavier than warm air, your system needs an extra boost from the blower to get cool air throughout your home to provide you with efficient total comfort during the summer.
Higher airflow required for cooling operation could contribute to unfamiliar sound levels when your new furnace is operating because older homes' air duct systems were designed for heating only. Collins Comfort Masters offers products with multiple speed settings to allow for the varying air needs of both heating and cooling cycles.
Q: What is two-stage heating?
A: Thanks to the innovation of two-stage heating, it is possible for your home to be cozier than ever while saving you money on your energy bill in the process. Two-stage heating can be a tremendous help when looking for that just-right temperature during the cold winter months.
Traditional furnaces are designed to heat your home and keep you warm during the coldest weather in your climate. Therefore, when they are operating, they are heating at their full capacity. Unlike those furnaces, two-stage furnaces are designed to operate like two separate furnaces, maintaining more consistent comfort levels throughout the home.
The first stage consists of the furnace running at about 68% of its heating capacity. A two-stage furnace will always start in the first stage and attempt to meet the heating demand. This reduced capacity is enough to warm a home on mild winter days. When temperatures drop, the furnace adjusts itself and enters the second stage to meet the demand for heat within the home. With two-stage heating, a homeowner has no need to keep adjusting the thermostat.
Two-stage heating has many advantages:
Consistent comfort: Thanks to two-stage technology, the temperature inside your home should vary only a couple of degrees versus the larger temperature swings that are common with traditional furnaces.
Quiet comfort: Because a two-stage furnace starts in its first stage, when the amount of heat required is lower, and runs in this stage about 80 percent of the time, it greatly reduces the noise associated with furnaces that turn on and run full blast. Two-stage technology means quiet comfort.
Improved air filtration: A two-stage furnace provides more consistent airflow and with more consistent airflow comes improved air filtration, which means you�ll breathe easier with two-stage heating.
Efficient operation: Because the furnace spends the majority of its time operating in its lower-capacity first stage, it burns less fuel than a traditional furnace that always runs at full capacity and then shuts off when the heating demand has been met.
Although you can't see the air and temperature within your home, you can certainly feel them. A two-stage furnace can provide preferred comfort within your home despite the changes in weather outside your home.
Collins Comfort Masters can show you additional benefits of owning a two-stage system.
Q: What is a variable-speed unit?
A: The term "variable speed" refers to the furnace's indoor air blower motor. The blower motor is the component that determines the amount of air the blower is required to deliver to your home.
When your furnace is installed, the speed and airflow for your home are set depending upon your specific situation, such as the size of your home, etc. However, there are situations that can occur within the household to restrict this airflow, such as ductwork design, unit location, zoning and dirty filters, to name just a few. Think of variable-speed technology as your insurance for home comfort the way you prefer it. Variable-speed technology ensures that your home receives the amount of air required to keep you and your family comfortable. Variable-speed motors have intelligent technology that monitor incoming data from the blower and adjust accordingly so you can feel confident that your system is working to keep you comfortable.
Having the technology of variable speed in your furnace offers many benefits:
Q: What are furnace ratings?
A: Furnaces are rated by the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) ratio, which is the percent of heat produced for every dollar of fuel consumed.
Like the miles per gallon rating on your automobile, the higher the AFUE rating, the lower your fuel costs. All furnaces manufactured must meet at least 78 percent AFUE. If your furnace is 10 to 15 years old, it very well may fall below the current furnace minimum and waste energy.
This doesn�t mean that you should only look for a furnace with the highest AFUE rating. The efficiency rating is just one factor to consider when looking at a new furnace.
Furnaces use electricity to run fans and motors. The amount of electricity used varies greatly depending on the type of furnace. Be sure to check electricity usage prior to making a purchase decision.
There are several important factors to consider when making a purchase decision. Payback is a big factor. For instance, if you live in a colder climate, you could see payback in a few short years. But in a more moderate climate, it could take longer. In this case you may consider purchasing a mid-efficiency furnace. Remember, after the payback, you will continue to save money on your energy bills.
Other considerations are how long you plan to live in your house, special comfort needs, fuel availability and fuel cost.
All these factors, plus your lifestyle and family needs, add up to show you which furnace is best for you.
Collins Comfort Masters can assist you with finding the best furnace for your home.
A: A new furnace may not operate exactly the same as an older one. When you install a new indoor comfort system in your home, you'll probably notice it operates differently than your old system. Radical changes have taken place in the technology of the comfort industry in recent years. These changes will affect how your system operates and may also affect what you notice about your system.
Higher efficiencies in furnaces and air conditioners have become increasingly important over the past few years. Consumers, government agencies and manufacturers all see higher efficiency as a way to conserve our natural resources while reducing consumer energy costs. Today, furnaces are designed with high efficiency in mind.
To achieve higher efficiencies, new gas furnaces must move more air over the heat exchanger than older furnaces so that as much heat as possible can be sent throughout the house.
The air that comes out of your furnace registers may not seem as warm as the air was from your old furnace, but it will heat your house just as well. In fact, better airflow can improve overall comfort by reducing air temperature differences from the ceiling to the floor throughout your entire home.
Modern furnaces are designed to handle high-efficiency air conditioners and must have blowers that are efficient yet powerful enough to accommodate the add-on cooling. Since cold air is much heavier than warm air, your system needs an extra boost from the blower to get cool air throughout your home to provide you with efficient total comfort during the summer.
Higher airflow required for cooling operation could contribute to unfamiliar sound levels when your new furnace is operating because older homes' air duct systems were designed for heating only. Collins Comfort Masters offers products with multiple speed settings to allow for the varying air needs of both heating and cooling cycles.
Q: What is two-stage heating?
A: Thanks to the innovation of two-stage heating, it is possible for your home to be cozier than ever while saving you money on your energy bill in the process. Two-stage heating can be a tremendous help when looking for that just-right temperature during the cold winter months.
Traditional furnaces are designed to heat your home and keep you warm during the coldest weather in your climate. Therefore, when they are operating, they are heating at their full capacity. Unlike those furnaces, two-stage furnaces are designed to operate like two separate furnaces, maintaining more consistent comfort levels throughout the home.
The first stage consists of the furnace running at about 68% of its heating capacity. A two-stage furnace will always start in the first stage and attempt to meet the heating demand. This reduced capacity is enough to warm a home on mild winter days. When temperatures drop, the furnace adjusts itself and enters the second stage to meet the demand for heat within the home. With two-stage heating, a homeowner has no need to keep adjusting the thermostat.
Two-stage heating has many advantages:
Consistent comfort: Thanks to two-stage technology, the temperature inside your home should vary only a couple of degrees versus the larger temperature swings that are common with traditional furnaces.
Quiet comfort: Because a two-stage furnace starts in its first stage, when the amount of heat required is lower, and runs in this stage about 80 percent of the time, it greatly reduces the noise associated with furnaces that turn on and run full blast. Two-stage technology means quiet comfort.
Improved air filtration: A two-stage furnace provides more consistent airflow and with more consistent airflow comes improved air filtration, which means you�ll breathe easier with two-stage heating.
Efficient operation: Because the furnace spends the majority of its time operating in its lower-capacity first stage, it burns less fuel than a traditional furnace that always runs at full capacity and then shuts off when the heating demand has been met.
Although you can't see the air and temperature within your home, you can certainly feel them. A two-stage furnace can provide preferred comfort within your home despite the changes in weather outside your home.
Collins Comfort Masters can show you additional benefits of owning a two-stage system.
Q: What is a variable-speed unit?
A: The term "variable speed" refers to the furnace's indoor air blower motor. The blower motor is the component that determines the amount of air the blower is required to deliver to your home.
When your furnace is installed, the speed and airflow for your home are set depending upon your specific situation, such as the size of your home, etc. However, there are situations that can occur within the household to restrict this airflow, such as ductwork design, unit location, zoning and dirty filters, to name just a few. Think of variable-speed technology as your insurance for home comfort the way you prefer it. Variable-speed technology ensures that your home receives the amount of air required to keep you and your family comfortable. Variable-speed motors have intelligent technology that monitor incoming data from the blower and adjust accordingly so you can feel confident that your system is working to keep you comfortable.
Having the technology of variable speed in your furnace offers many benefits:
Q: What are furnace ratings?
A: Furnaces are rated by the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) ratio, which is the percent of heat produced for every dollar of fuel consumed.
Like the miles per gallon rating on your automobile, the higher the AFUE rating, the lower your fuel costs. All furnaces manufactured must meet at least 78 percent AFUE. If your furnace is 10 to 15 years old, it very well may fall below the current furnace minimum and waste energy.
This doesn�t mean that you should only look for a furnace with the highest AFUE rating. The efficiency rating is just one factor to consider when looking at a new furnace.
Furnaces use electricity to run fans and motors. The amount of electricity used varies greatly depending on the type of furnace. Be sure to check electricity usage prior to making a purchase decision.
There are several important factors to consider when making a purchase decision. Payback is a big factor. For instance, if you live in a colder climate, you could see payback in a few short years. But in a more moderate climate, it could take longer. In this case you may consider purchasing a mid-efficiency furnace. Remember, after the payback, you will continue to save money on your energy bills.
Other considerations are how long you plan to live in your house, special comfort needs, fuel availability and fuel cost.
All these factors, plus your lifestyle and family needs, add up to show you which furnace is best for you.
Collins Comfort Masters can assist you with finding the best furnace for your home.
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