Home improvement isn’t always a walk in the park. Here at ImproveYourHome.org, we want to make the process of remodeling or repairing your home as easy as possible. Before making your final construction decision, or start collecting bids and estimates from local contractors, you will want to consider the following:

Get at least three home improvement estimates or written bids from local contractors.

Check the contractors references.

Ask questions and for an explanation of the estimate.

Home Improvement Contractor Warning Signs

There are a number of signs that the contractor you are meeting with isn’t up to the standards you expect for your home improvement. Be leery of any contractors who:

• Offer deep discounts
• Drives an unmarked van
• Quotes a price estimate that is nowhere near your other bids
• Unable to provide references or examples of past work
• Asks for full payment before starting the remodeling or home improvement

Gas furnaces are one of the most commonly used home heating systems in the United States. Furnaces push warmed air through duct work and vents throughout the house. It is possible for a furnace to heat a space without duct work, however many homeowners purchase central heating and air units that are larger and often at the center of a heating system.

Gas Furnace Article Contents:
Gas Furnace Prices
Gas Furnace Efficiency
Gas Furnace Repair
Gas Furnace Contractors
Gas Furnace Brands
Trane Gas Furnaces
Carrier Gas Furnaces
Lennox Gas Furnaces

Average Gas Furnace Prices

Ever wonder how much a gas furnace costs? The price and efficiency of your new furnace will vary from brand to brand, so it is highly important to get multiple estimates from local heating contractors. Gas furnace prices are said to be more affordable than oil furnaces or electric heating.

• Small gas furnace units cost between $800 -$1,600. Expect to pay an extra $1,000 -$2,000 for furnace installation.
• Replacing a gas furnace with existing duct work costs $1,500 -$4,500. Older systems can be unpredictable however, and may run $6,000 -$7,500 if extensive work is needed to install your new furnace.
• New installation of a high efficiency gas furnace runs an average cost of $2,600 -$5,750 for most brands. If there is repair work needed to your existing duct work, you can expect a price of $6,000 -$10,000.

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Gas Furnace Efficiency Ratings

The effectiveness of a gas furnace is based on AFUE (Annualized Fuel Utilization Efficiency) measurement. So what exactly is AFUE?

“Essentially the AFUE number is a percentage which relates to the amount of energy that is used to heat your home. In other words – how much heat do you get to enjoy versus heat that escapes out of a chimney or vent pipe.” - Home Improvement Helper

A 15 year old furnace typically loses about half the heat it puts out, giving it an AFUE rating of 50-60%. A modern gas furnace can range as high as 97% AFUE.

90+ AFUE High-Efficiency Gas Furnaces

1. Bryant Evolution Plus 90i
2. Carrier Infinity 96
3. Goodman GMV95
4. Lennox G61V
5. Rheem Classic 90 Modulating Furnace
6. Tempstar SmartComfort VS90
7. Trane XL90
8. Trane XR90
9. Trane XV90
10. Trane XV95
11. Westinghouse 92+
12. York Affinity 9V

80+ AFUE Mid-Efficiency Gas Furnaces

1. Carrier Infinity 80
2. Goodman GMV8
3. Lennox G60V
4. Rheem Criterion II Plus 2 LXE
5. Tempstar SmartComfort VS80
6. Trane XL80
7. Trane XR80
8. Trane XV80
9. Westinghouse FG6TA
10. York Affinity 8V

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Gas Furnace Repair

Just because your gas furnace is not functioning, does not mean it needs to be replaced. There are a number of ways to repair your furnace and save yourself some money while staying warm. Here are a few common repair problems that can arise with your furnace.

Furnace Not Producing Heat

Possible Repair Options

• Thermostat may be set too low
• Thermostat no longer working
• Fuse or circuit breaker in your home could be tripped
• Gas valve may be closed or shut off
• Pilot light may be intermittent or out
  

 

Furnace Not Producing Enough Heat

Possible Repair Options

• Furnace air filter may be dirty or clogged
• Gas furnace burner(s) may be dirty or malfunctioning

 

Furnace Shutting On/Off Frequently

Possible Repair Options

• Furnace air filter may be dirty or clogged
• Furnace blower engine may be malfunctioning or need cleaned
• Home thermostat may need adjusting or no longer working

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Gas Furnace Contractors

Depending on the scope and overall severity of your gas furnace problems or repair, you may want to consider speaking with a local furnace contractor.

Since they work with gas furnaces of various types everyday, a professional contractor will be able to give you spot on information about your home’s heating system.

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Popular Gas Furnace Brands

Trane Gas Furnaces
Lennox Gas Furnaces
Carrier Gas Furnaces
American Standard Gas Furnaces
Bryant Gas Furnaces
Amana Gas Furnaces
York Gas Furnaces
Heil Furnaces
Rheem Gas Furnaces
Armstrong Furnaces
Goodman Gas Furnace
Sears Furnace Systems
Coleman Furnaces
Ruud Gas Furnaces
Haier Gas Furnaces
Comfortmaker Gas Furnaces
Payne Gas Furnaces
Frigidaire Gas Furnaces
Gibson Gas Furnaces

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Trane Gas Furnaces

XC Communicating Furnace

XV Two-Stage Furnace

XL Two-Stage Furnace

XT Single-Stage Furnace

XR Single-Stage Furnace

XB Single-Stage Furnace

Carrier Gas Furnaces

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Infinity 98 Gas Furnace

Infinity ICS Gas Furnace

Infinity 96 New Edition Gas Furnace

Infinity 96 Gas Furnace

Infinity 80 Gas Furnace

Performance 96 Two-Stage New Edition Gas Furnace

Performance 96 Single-Stage New Edition Gas Furnace

Performance 96 Gas Furnace

Performance 95 Gas Furnace

Performance 93 Gas Furnace

Performance Boost 90 Gas Furnace

Performance Boost 80 Gas Furnace

Performance 80 Gas Furnace

Comfort 95 Gas Furnace

Comfort 92 Gas Furnace

Comfort 80 Gas Furnace

Base 90 Gas Furnace

Base 80 Gas Furnace

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Lennox Gas Furnaces

 SLP98V Variable-Capacity Gas Furnace

SL280V Variable Speed Gas Furnace

G61V High-Efficiency Gas Furnace

G61 Gas Furnace

G60 Gas Furnace

EL195 Gas Furnace

G50 Gas Furnace

ML195 Gas Furnace

ML193 Gas Furnace

ML180E Gas Furnace

ML180 Gas Furnace

EL195E Gas Furnace

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There are roughly 84 well known companies making residential furnaces. Here is a list of furnace brands from A to Z.

Adams
Addison
Aire-Flo
Amana
American Standard
AquaCal
Arcoaire
Axeman-Anderson
Ariston
Armstrong

Biasi
Bryant
Buderus
Burnham

Carrier
Central Boiler
Centurion
Clare
Coleman
Columbia
Comfortmaker

Daikin
Dayton
DMO Industries
Dornback
Ducane
Dunkirk

Emerson
Evcon

Fedders
Friedrich
Frigidaire
Fulton

General Electric
Gibson
Glowcore
Goldstar
Goodman

Haier
Hallmark
Hamilton Engineering
Heat Controller
Heil
Homart

Intertherm

Janitrol

Keeprite
Kenmore
Kerr

Laars
Lennox
Luxaire

Maytag
Mitsubishi
Munchkin

Newmac

Olsen / Airco
Oneida Royal

Parker
Payne
Peerless
Pennco
Polaris

Rheem
Ruud

Samsung
Sanyo
Sears
Slant/Fin
Spartan

Tappan
Tempstar
Thermal Solutions
Thermo Pride
Trane
Trianco

Utica

Viessmann

Weatherking
Weil-McLain
Westinghouse
Whirlpool
Williamson-Thermaflo

York

Lennox is among the top brands of furnace in the United States. Commonly used in residential homes are the Lennox gas furnace, although they do make quality electric furnaces as well.

Lennox Gas Furnace Models

1. SLP98V
2. SL280V
3. G61V
4. G61
5. EL195E
6. EL195
7. G60
8. G50
9. ML195
10. ML193
11. ML180E
12. ML180

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Whether you have a gas furnace, electric furnace, or an oil furnace, there is common maintenance and upkeep that is necessary to help keep your heating costs at a manageable level. Taking good care of your heating & cooling system will also insure you do not need a complete furnace replacement or repair.

Electric furnaces are commonly used in homes throughout many different regions of the country.

One advantage of electric heating over gas and other combustion fuels is that electric heating doesn’t give off carbon monoxide. This is good for the environment and makes the unit easier to install because it doesn’t require a flue to carry combustion gases outside. A possible downside may be that electricity can be higher priced than gas as a fuel source for your furnace.

Average Electric Furnace Prices

Electric furnace cost will vary depending on the furnace brand you choose, the efficiency rating, and the heating contractor you hire. Given the varying prices, it is highly recommended to get multiple estimates from trusted HVAC contractors before accepting a final electric furnace estimate.

In the United States, electric furnace pricing is cheaper on average than a gas furnace, because there is no need to store natural gas fuel near the furnace, or pump gas throughout the home.

• Electric furnaces cost from $1,000 -$2,000. Expect to pay an extra $1,000 -$2,000 for furnace installation from a local HVAC contractor.
• Replacing an electric furnace that already has duct work costs $1,500 -$2,500. If extensive repair is needed to electrical wiring or duct work in your home, you can estimate $2,000 -$3,500 for a complete new gas furnace installation.

Electric Furnace Efficiency Ratings

An electric furnace efficiency rating is based on an AFUE (Annualized Fuel Utilization Efficiency) scale.

“Essentially the AFUE number is a percentage which relates to the amount of energy that is used to heat your home. In other words – how much heat do you get to enjoy versus heat that escapes out of a chimney or vent pipe.” – Home Improvement Helper

An older furnace can lose up to half of all the heat it puts out, giving it an AFUE rating of 50-60%. A newer, more modern electric furnace can range as high as 97 AFUE.

High-Efficiency Electric Furnaces 90+ AFUE

1. Bryant Evolution Plus 90i
2. Carrier Infinity 96
3. Goodman GMV95
4. Lennox G61V
5. Rheem Classic 90 Modulating Furnace
6. Tempstar SmartComfort VS90
7. Trane XL90
8. Trane XR90
9. Trane XV90
10. Trane XV95
11. Westinghouse 92+
12. York Affinity 9V

80+ AFUE Mid-Efficiency Gas Furnaces

1. Carrier Infinity 80
2. Goodman GMV8
3. Lennox G60V
4. Rheem Criterion II Plus 2 LXE
5. Tempstar SmartComfort VS80
6. Trane XL80
7. Trane XR80
8. Trane XV80
9. Westinghouse FG6TA
10. York Affinity 8V

Electric Furnace Repair

Electric Furnace Contractors

Popular Electric Furnace Brands

Trane Electric Furnaces

Carrier Electric Furnaces

Lennox Electric Furnaces

When your heating and air system stops working, your first hope is that an HVAC contractor can repair it. A proper HVAC repair company can end up saving you thousands of dollars.

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A/C Capacitor
A/C Compressor
Air Conditioner: System Configuration
Air Handler
Air Pressure Sensor Switch
Aquastat
ARI Type Codes
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE)
Air Flow Configuration
Belt Drive Motors
Blower Wheels
Boiler Relief Valves
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Circulator Pumps
Combi Boilers
Combustion Efficiency
Combustion Inducer Blower
Condensate Pump
Condenser
Condenser Coil Model Number
Contactors
Cooling Capacity
CSA Certification
Damper Motor
Defrost Controls
Ductwork
Draft Inducer Blowers
Electro-Mechanical Actuators
EER
Electrical Phase
Energy Savings Trust
Energy Star
Flame Sensor
Furnace Types
HEPA
High Limit Switch
Hot Water Coils
HSPF
HVAC Contractor
Ignitors (Hot Surface)
Insulation and R-Values
Intermittent Ignition Device (IID)
IPLV
Joist
Linear Actuators
Measures of Input and Output
MERV
Multi-Poise
Pilot Light
Pilot Light Switch
Pneumatic Actuators
Power Burner
Power Vented Furnaces
Pressure Switch
Rotary Actuators
SEER
Solenoid Actuators
Steady State Efficiency
Thermal Efficiency
Thermal Mass
Thermostat
Thermocouples
Vent Damper

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7323 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH

Jonle Co Heating & Cooling
4117 Bridgetown Rd, Cincinnati, OH

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5966 Stewart Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Thompson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
6 N. Commerce Park, Cincinnati, OH

Thompson Plumbing
800 E Ross Ave Ste 1, Cincinnati, OH

Jacob Brothers Heating & Ac
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Goller Heating & Cooling
5246 Parkview Ave Ste 1, Cincinnati, OH

Durbin Heating & Cooling
2463 Countrytrace Ct, Cincinnati, OH

McClain Comfort Systems Heating and Cooling
1720 Lincoln Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Buchanan Heating & Cooling
999 Rosetree Ln, Cincinnati, OH

Sears Home Improvement Products
300 E Kemper Rd, SPRINGDALE, OH

Recker & Boerger Inc
10115 Transportation Way, Cincinnati, OH

Hader Roofing & Furnace Co 3 Reviews
3400 Gamble Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Schibi Heating & Cooling Co
5025 Hubble Rd, Cincinnati, OH

Duncan Heating & Air Cond Co
1931 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH

American Heating & Air Cond Co 4 Reviews
2284 Quebec Rd Ste 1, Cincinnati, OH

Locke’s Heating-Cooling
8466 Blue Ash Rd, Cincinnati, OH

Thompson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
6 N. Commerce Park Cincinnati, OH 45215

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