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Condensing Furnaces Offer Payback In Energy Savings

By Dennis Oster | Published: April 23, 2013

Until the introduction of condensing furnaces, forced-air heating was at an efficiency dead end. Standard efficiency furnaces were unable to exceed an AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) rating in the

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Poor Furnace Performance This Season? It May Be Time To Consider An Upgrade

By Dennis Oster | Published: March 27, 2012

Are you going through another winter with dismal furnace performance? Or is your furnace making some unusual and unsettling noises? Upgrading to a mid- or high-efficiency furnace can have a

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If It’s Time For A New Furnace, Familiarize Yourself With Their Efficiency Ratings

By Dennis Oster | Published: November 22, 2011

If you’re currently in the market for a new furnace, there are certain factors that you’ll certainly want to pay close attention to. Perhaps the most notable of these are

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Know Your HVAC Terms: AFUE And SEER

By Dennis Oster | Published: May 19, 2011

Air conditioners and furnaces have become far more efficient over the past decade. Installing a new high-efficiency air conditioner can save you a significant amount on your utility bills during the

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