Tips for Buying A New Furnace

If you're reading this, it probably means that your furnace is in need of replacing or you are in the middle of having a new house constructed. If so, here are a few tips to remember when purchasing a new furnace:

First off, if you can afford the price difference, buy an energy-efficient furnace. If a furnace's efficiency rating reaches a certain level, you could be eligible for tax breaks. Depending on the efficiency level, there can be as much as a $300 difference between a high-efficiency furnace and a mid-efficiency furnace, which translates to $6,000 dollars over a furnace's 20 year average life span.

If you can, try your best to purchase a sealed combustion model. One of the byproducts of an old and malfunctioning furnace is a yellow flame; this is a sign that your furnace is producing too much carbon monoxide, which is poisonous when inhaled in large amounts. A sealed combustion means that the burner is sealed, separating it from the air flowing through your house and protecting you and your family from any air contaminants the furnace may produce in the future.

Lastly, if you have the time to spare, try waiting until March or April to buy a new furnace. Seeing as those months herald the coming of spring, most people that need a replacement have already replaced their furnaces. This may prompt sellers to sell furnaces at a discounted price.