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Furnaces - What You Should Know Before You Buy

All houses have heating units of some kind in them.
This is what keeps people warm and cozy on cold, blustery nights.
If you find yourself in need of a new one, there are a few things to consider first.
You need to know if the one you are replacing is gas, electric or propane.
Make sure you know how many square feet you have in your house and how many BTUs the new one will cover.
There are many energy efficient furnaces on the market today that can help save you money.
Amana heat units are mainly gas air powered.
The Amana High-Efficiency gas unit comes with one of the best warranties in the industry.
If the heat exchanger ever fails and you are the original, registered homeowner, they will provide you with a new furnace.
The AMVC95 also comes with a ten year warranty.
Some of the product features include: patented dual-diameter tubular heat exchange, efficient, quiet, variable-speed circulatory motor, comfort net communications system and more.
This is one of the best gas furnaces you can buy, The cost will vary depending on who you have to install it and their prices.
The Evolution System Plus 955s gas heating units from Bryant offers heating comfort with up to 95% AFUE rating.
This means that it is energy efficient, regulated so it offers consistent temperatures and is very quiet.
Some of the other features of the furnace include perfect humidity, fan on plus, pilot free perfect light ignition, filter cabinet, lifetime limited warranty on heater exchange, 10 year parts limited warranty upon registration.
Again, the price of the furnace with installation will depend on where you get the furnace from and who you have install it.
All furnaces need proper maintenance at least once a year.
Before using your furnace for the winter season you should do some basic work.
The three parts to check or clean are the filter system, blower and motor.
All of these can gather dirt and dust.
The filter should be cleaned or replaced before the start of winter.
Once in use the filter should be cleaned or replaced monthly.
If you use disposable filters, you will find the size on the cardboard frame.
You should also vacuum the vented front and around the blower.
Sometimes, furnaces need repairs.
If these are minor, you can do them yourself.
If it is a simple thing like not blowing enough hot air out, check your filter first and make sure all of your heat registers are open.
If you can not figure out the problem, it is best to call a professional.

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