Gas Furnace Deals
Over the past few weeks, I have been writing quite a bit about finding Gas Furnace Deals, both online and from your local contractors. Today, I want to share a few tips for making sure you get the best bargain on your new furnace.
Gas Furnace Deals
Before you look for a bargain on a new furnace, educate yourself with a bit of information, so you can know what your are talking about when the time comes that you shop for a gas furnace deal.
Know the Basics about your Existing Gas Furnace!
The two major things you need to know about your existing HVAC gas furnace are:
- Furnace AFUE, or Efficiency
- Poise, or direction of airflow on your current furnace
Current AFUE - Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
Knowing your current efficiency is more important that you know! If you have a naturally vented furnace right now, there may be some limitations on how you vent the new unit! For instance, most older furnaces are 72-80% afue. They vent through a chimney or other metal flue system. If you decide to go higher efficiency and get a condensing furnace, you have to consider how it will get fresh air and vent through the roof or sidewall of your home.
Furnace Poise
Essentially, there are three very popular types of furnace poise.
- Upflow Furnaces- The most common poise, where the fresh air enters the furnace from the bottom, and the heated air flows in an upward direction, out through the ducts. These are most commonly installed in utility closets, basements, etc. If your furnace is standing up on one end... it is most likely an Upflow furnace.
- Counter, or Downflow - Where the air enters the furnace from the top of the unit, and travels in a downward motion, where it enters the duct. These are most commonly installed in either a TALL attic or an garage in a warmer climate where heat is not often used. The furnace stands on one end as well.
- Horizontal Flow- Wher the air enters on one side or the other, and travels through the system horizontally. These are easily identified as the furnace is lying on its side. These are most commonly installed in Attics or crawlspaces.
Quick ID Tip - If you have central air in your house also, just locate the AC evaporator coil. It will have 2 copper lines leading into it. The coil is always on the exit side of your furnace... so if you see it on the bottom, you have a downflow. If its on top, you have an upflow!
Always Ask for a Better Price!
I dont care if you found a Goodman Gas furnace Dealon ebay, or you are talking with a local contractor you found on Angies List. ALWAYS ask for the best price! If you are ready to buy right then and there... just ask one simple question: "If I buy right now - whats your BEST Deal?"
From a sales perspective, your salesperson should be asking you that question... beat them to the punch and ask first! You WILL save additional money just by asking!
Related Reading
To learn more about Gas Furnaces... visit the wikipedia page and start reading!
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