Furnace Prices

According to the University of Pennsylvania, getting all home furnaces through an annual service, before winter, is highly recommended. But what if it has been quite some time that you've had that furnace in your home and it just doesn't quite cut it? What I mean to say is that sometimes, regular maintenance or even an annual service can't fix or make the furnace work like it used to before. In such cases, it is essential to replace or install a new furnace in your home before the cold weather begins. So what would be your first step to that? Checking the various furnace prices would be the way to go. How about your budget? Shouldn't we keep that factor into consideration? Of course, yes. And what about the size of the furnace and hiring of a contractor.

So if you have made up your mind about getting a new furnace installed in your home, 4 major factors affect your final decision; 1) prices, 2) budget, 3) size of the furnace, and 4) an experienced contractor. Will this be enough to make a final decision? We'll find the answers to that in a short while. As for the furnaces, there isn't just one type of high efficiency furnaces available in market. To my knowledge, there are 4 different types of furnaces that you can purchase: gas, oil, electric, and wood. These distinct, yet very popular furnaces have different working systems that manages to cozy up the entire house. But before we get to the prices, let's understand how exactly to purchase a home furnace.

Purchase Home Furnace

The use of furnaces as your home's central heating system is a popular choice. But at times, some people may not be aware as to what and how to purchase one that fits into their home. If you have a similar issue, then go through the following steps to get a better understanding.

• The size of the furnace matters. Depending on the size, the heating capacity can be measured; usually in British Thermal Units (BTU). These units suggest how much heat your home will require per square foot that will raise the overall temperature of your home by 1ºF.
• For warm climate, calculate 1 square foot space to 30 - 35 BTUs. For moderate climate, calculate 1 square foot space to 40 - 50 BTUs. And for cold climate, calculate 1 square foot space to 50 - 60 BTUs.
• Next comes the efficiency of the furnace. This is calculated by Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE), a calculation to suggest how accurately a furnace changes energy into heat.
• While purchasing a furnace, assuring that you hire an experienced contractor is very important.
• Then comes the part of checking the ventilation system. That you can discuss with your contractor once he/she comes for inspection and installation estimates.

Home Furnaces

Now, let's talk money. You remember we talked about BTUs? Besides the calculation of heating your home, they are also used to calculate the cost of new furnace. And since there are 4 different types of furnaces to choose from, we have given you a breakdown on how much each of these furnaces will cost you.

Gas Furnaces - To estimate the price of a new gas furnace, it will depend on which brand and what type of gas furnace you wish to purchase. You can go with either natural gas furnace, high-efficiency gas furnace, or 80, 90, or 95% AFUE ratings furnace. The prices can go anywhere between US $900 to US $ 3000, depending on which brand you choose and BTUs.

Oil Furnaces - If you wish to purchase a new oil furnace, the price can be anywhere between US $ 2000 to US $3000. Additional installation prices (if done without a contractor) could be about US $500 to US $1000.

Electric Furnaces - For electric furnaces as well, the prices can range from US $400 to US $2000. While shopping for an electric furnace, make sure you ask the employees who work there for their opinions as they would have a better knowledge the efficiency and reliability of the furnaces.

Wood Furnaces - The price of wood furnaces depends on the BTUs, the weight, and whether you want to install in indoors or outdoors, The prices can start from US $ 1500 to US $2500.

These were the steps to purchasing a home furnace and the different furnace prices. During the screening and purchasing process, you need to keep one more thing in mind, comparing the warranty with the other furnace companies and types of furnaces. Certain furnaces and/or companies offer 10 and 15-year warranties. So, make a checklist of all the important factors mentioned in the article and get the right furnace for the price.