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Consider installing a two-stage furnace that runs at 2/3 capacity on milder days to save on fuel costs.

 

Save money in the winter by reversing the motor of your ceiling fan and operating it at low speed in the clockwise direction. This produces a gentle updraft, which forces warm air near the ceiling down into the occupied space.

 

Save money on your heating bill by lowering your thermostat. You will save up to 3% on your heating bill per degree lowered over a 24 hour period (or about 1 percent per 8 hours).

 

Consider replacing your gas furnace if it was installed prior to 1992 because most likely it has a pilot light rather than an electronic ignition. An electronic ignition will reduce the amount of gas your furnace uses because it only activates when the furnace is in use.

 

Install a furnace equipped with a variable speed fan. Because the variable speed fan rarely runs at full speed, you will spend less on your electricity while experiencing a more even delivery of heat in your home.

 

Check the weather stripping around your doors. Replacing worn or torn stripping can cut down on those chilling drafts.

 

There is no need to keep your heat set normal when you are going away for a few days. Do not turn off your heat. You don’t want to freeze your pipes. Just turn the heat down about 10 to 15 degrees.

Gas Furnaces

When choosing a new furnace, everyone wants a furnace that is both dependable and efficient. Surveys have reported that the Rheem/Ruud line of equipment have fewer repair needs than other furnace brands. 

All new furnace installations for your home come with the manufacturer’s 10-year parts warranty and JB & Associates’ Premium Protection Plan 10-year labor warranty.

Furnaces 

Rheem/Ruud UGPN Series:  Single Stage Super Quiet 80% Efficiency This compact furnace is know for its “Super Quiet” operation. The door and top plate was designed to reduce the sound coming into your home. This furnace’s heat exchanger is also very resistant to rust and corrosion and is backed by a 20-year warranty.

Rheem/Ruud UGPQ Series:  Super Quiet 2-Stage Operation, Low and High Fire, 80% Efficiency This furnace is even quieter than the one listed above because of its two-stage operation. In addition to its quiet operation, this Energy Star compliant furnace could save you between 15% and 40% on your utility bills.

Rheem/Ruud UGPR Series:  Super Quiet 2-Stage with Variable Speed ECM Blower, 80% Efficiency This super quiet furnace has all the features of the previous furnace plus the increased efficiency of the highly advanced DC volt motor that can run on just about 1/8 as much electricity as a conventional motor.

Weather King 90RJ Series:  Single Stage 90% Efficiency This is a value alternative with high efficiency. It has two heat exchangers that extract more heat from the burners, making it more efficient. The heat exchanger has a limited-lifetime warranty.

Rheem/Ruud UGRL Series:  2-Stage Operation, Low and High Fire, 90% Efficiency This furnace has all the features of the previous model plus two stages of heating to save energy and keep your home comfortable. The heat exchanger has a limited-lifetime warranty.

Rheem/Ruud UGRM Series: 2-Stage Operation, Low and High Fire, Variable Speed Blower Motor, 95% Efficiency This furnace has all the features of the previous model plus increased efficiency with the variable speed blower motor that will save you money all year round. The 95% efficiency is effective on units up to 115,000 btus.

Rheem/Ruud UGFD Series:  Modulating, Firing Level and Fan Speed are Variable, 90% Efficiency This is the first truly modulating furnace put on the market. Its very low-speed continuous fan maintains a uniform temperature while filtering the air. At the thermostat, the temperature can be maintained within one-half degree of the desired setting. This furnace will rarely fire/blow at high speed so you will hardly ever hear your furnace working. Check out the chart below. It also has a limited-lifetime warranty on the heat exchanger.

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Download and read through the literature and check out our FAQ page for more helpful information as you decide what might work best for you.

 

Don’t forget that the manufacturer’s parts warranty does not cover the labor associated with replacing the warrantied part. You will want to have the additional labor warranty we provide through JB & Associates.