by Cooper Climate Control
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The cost of energy is going up. Homeowners are looking for energy-efficient products whenever possible.
The inefficient use of energy can be very expensive. Homeowners want to lower their monthly utility bills. This can be accomplished by replacing inefficient appliances and other energy-driven devices with devices that are more fuel efficient. Although this requires a bit of an investment as each appliance is replaced, the long-range benefits are huge.
Air conditioners and heating devices are the biggest energy consumers in the home or workplace. Gas furnaces, just like other large in-home appliances, are becoming more energy-efficient. The demand for energy efficiency has increased the incentive for manufacturers to build more efficient models. Consequently, most gas heaters on the market today are high-efficiency models.
Energy-efficient gas furnaces are generally more expensive than the older conventional models. Two reasons for this are:
- Energy-efficient gas heaters are not as mass-produced as the conventional models – this means that there are still cost factors that have not been overcome. These costs are passed on to the consumer at the time of purchase and installation.
- High-efficiency gas heaters employ the latest technology – as we all know, this drives up the manufacturing costs of any product. Typically, products that use the latest in technological innovation are not ‘cheap.’ The initial outlay of money is only a start-up cost and will eventually be recovered in lower utility bills.
Anytime you invest in a high-efficiency gas heater or other energy-efficient product, you are investing in the environment as well as your home. Ensure that the gas furnace you are purchasing and installing is an energy-efficient model, by making sure it is tagged with the Energy Star label. Keep the unit properly maintained and it will operate cost-effectively for many years.
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