Your furnace or boiler is more than 15 years old.
Consider replacing it with ENERGY STAR qualified eqiupment. ENERGY STAR has set high efficiency guidelines for both types of heating systems.
Archive for the ‘Furnace’ Category
Lennox’s Things to Consider #6
Friday, December 30th, 2011Upflow
Sunday, December 18th, 2011When an air handler or furnace is installed in an upright position and circulates air through the side or bottom and out through the top. Typically used in basement, closet and attic installations.
Humidifier
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011Horizontal Flow
Monday, December 5th, 2011Heat Exchanger
Thursday, December 1st, 2011Dual Fuel
Friday, November 25th, 2011A comfort system that pairs an electric heat pump with a gas furnace, providing an energy-efficient alternative to the conventional furnace/air conditioner combination.
Air handler
Monday, November 14th, 2011The indoor part of an air conditioner or heat pump that moves cooled or heated air throughout the ductwork of your home. An air handler is usually a furnace or a blower coil.
AFUE
Saturday, November 12th, 2011Annualized Fuel Utilization Efficiency is a measure of your furnace’s heating efficiency. The higher the AFUE percentage, the more efficient the furnace. The minimum percentage established by the DOE for furnaces is 78%.
Humidifiers
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011Turning your temperature up in the wintertime will keep you warm but won’t increase your home’s humidity level. Daily activities such as showering, cooking and doing laundry don’t produce enough moisture to keep your home’s air from being too dry. According to medical experts, many viruses thrive in low humidity increasing (more…)
Where is my air filter?
Saturday, October 29th, 2011Your air filter is located in either the blower compartment of your furnace, in an attached filter case, or in a wall-mounted return air grille. If you cannot locate the air filter (more…)
