Are Heat Pumps Really Cheaper than a Gas Furnace to Heat With?
You’ve heard that electric heat is the most expensive kind. You’ve heard that new gas furnaces are as much as 98% efficient. And yet you’ve heard that heat pumps can lower your energy bills. Are heat pumps really cheaper than a gas furnace to heat with? The answer is yes! Heat pumps can be a [...]
What is the Average Price of Replacing an Oil Furnace with Gas?
Many homeowners with oil furnaces consider switching to a gas when it’s time to replace the furnace. There are advantages to gas including higher efficiency, less maintenance of the furnace, and lower fuel bills. However, the cost of making the switch is always a concern. What is the average price of replacing an oil furnace [...]
Carrier Gas Furnace Troubleshooting
In this Carrier gas furnace troubleshooting guide you’ll learn what to look for if your furnace won’t come on or isn’t working properly. Carrier gas furnaces have a very good service record in general but things can go wrong on occasion. This guide will help you solve the problem quickly if possible or let [...]
Top Rated Oil Furnaces 2012
Our Top Rated Oil Furnaces 2012 list is a good place to start your search for your next furnace. For criteria, we focused on quality, reliability and value. In other words, the oil furnace must be built with quality components that will give it a durability you can trust. The furnace must be a [...]
Top Rated Gas Furnaces 2012
The models that made this Top Rated Gas Furnaces 2012 list offer superior quality and outstanding durability. Those are the chief characteristics that put them on our list. We didn’t focus on efficiency because consumers have different needs in this category. While those in northern climates will get their money’s worth from a high-efficiency [...]
What is New with Oil Furnaces for Winter 2011 & 2012?
With the heating seasons here, homeowners are asking, “what is new with oil furnace for Winter 2011 & 2012?” If you’re considering purchasing a new oil furnace this season, there are a couple of new trends to be aware of that might help you save money and make your home more comfortable. Higher Efficiency [...]
How to Find a Reputable Installer for your New Gas Furnace
The quality of furnace installation is just as important as the quality of the furnace itself. In this gas furnace guide we discuss how to find a reputable installer for your new gas furnace. Tips for Finding a Qualified Gas Furnace Installer These tips have proven very effective when they are all put into practice. [...]
How Does the Federal Tax Rebate Work for Gas Furnaces?
If you bought a high-efficiency gas furnace in 2011 you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. This gas furnace guide discusses the program and how it works. Tax Credit Qualifying Furnaces A common misconception is that all Energy Star furnaces qualify for the tax rebate. This isn’t the case. The guidelines exceed the [...]
What Natural Gas Furnace Maintenance Should Be Performed Every Year?
The best way to keep your furnace running efficiently and durably is to keep it clean and tuned up. So, what natural gas furnace maintenance should be performed every year? In this gas furnace guide, you’ll get information on what’s done during maintenance and why it is important. If you have good skills and want [...]
What is New with Gas furnaces for the 2011 and 2012 Heating Season?
If you follow the HVAC world, you may be asking, “What is new with gas furnaces for 2011 and 2012 heating seasons?” There are three major trends obvious in the new products that manufacturers are stressing for this heating season. The first is high efficiency models to combat the volatile price of energy. The second [...]