Furnaces – A Heating Solution
Is your furnace old or inefficient? Are you leaving a big carbon footprint? Read on to learn the facts about natural and propane gas fired furnaces and heaters.
If your heater doesn’t make water when it operates then it is inefficient. Your heating system needs to get rid of at least 90% of the heat from the total number of cubic feet of natural gas burned before the gas is vented out in order to be efficient.
So how do you actually tell whether your heater is removing at least 90% of the heat from the burned gas that is vented out? All you need to do is look at your heater’s exhaust pipe. If it is made of metal, around 5 inches in diameter and hot enough to burn your hand after it’s been on for a while, it is inefficient.
If this description matches your heating system, you are using fuel at an extremely high rate and are producing wasted carbon dioxide at a very high rate as well. Metal vent pipes are a thing of the past and condensing furnaces are the way of the future.
Condensing furnaces are renowned for saving gas, minimizing pollution and being energy efficient. They are also much safer than other heaters as they usually have enclosed combustion chambers that work to protect you from total flame roll out if your heater blows.
If you are still using an old heater, now is the time to make a change. With all of the money you are wasting using your old heater you could likely purchase a condensing furnace. By conducting a simple internet search online, you should be able to find the perfect furnace for your home.
For more resources about heating solutions and other inquiries for the home, take a look at HomeLogical.com.
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