Home Improvement Costs, Remodeling Prices, Installation Estimates & Repair Bids http://improveyourhome.org Improve Your Home Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Understanding HVAC Efficiency: Get The Most From Your System http://improveyourhome.org/hvac/furnace-air-conditioning-efficiency http://improveyourhome.org/hvac/furnace-air-conditioning-efficiency#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:40:33 +0000 Improve http://improveyourhome.org/?p=324 Let’s face it, in the economic climate we are faced with in 2012, it is becoming increasingly important to get the most out of your heating and cooling system. A high efficiency furnace, heat pump, or air conditioner is only going to go so far to help keep your home at the right temperature.

In every home there are a multitude of nooks and crannies that can cause your furnace to work harder to keep your home heated in a blustery winter, and strain your air conditioning to stay cool in a blistering summer.

The following diagram outlines some of the most common problem areas you will find in your home.

HVAC Efficiency - Furnace & Air Conditioning Problem Areas

]]> http://improveyourhome.org/hvac/furnace-air-conditioning-efficiency/feed 0 Furnace Brands http://improveyourhome.org/furnace/furnace-brands http://improveyourhome.org/furnace/furnace-brands#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:04:45 +0000 Improve http://improveyourhome.org/?p=315 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

]]> http://improveyourhome.org/furnace/furnace-brands/feed 0 Lennox Gas Furnaces http://improveyourhome.org/furnace/lennox-gas-furnace http://improveyourhome.org/furnace/lennox-gas-furnace#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:27:35 +0000 Improve http://improveyourhome.org/?p=312 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

Need specific Lennox furnace information?

You can receive detailed information about the specific Lennox gas furnace you are interested in by contacting them here.

1-800-9-LENNOX (1-800-953-6669)
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 8 pm EST

Lennox Corporate Headquarters
2100 Lake Park Blvd.
Richardson, TX 75080
P.O. Box 799900
Dallas, TX 75379-9900

 

This video is a little outdated, but shares a lot of good information about the different types of gas furnaces that are available from Lennox.

]]> http://improveyourhome.org/furnace/lennox-gas-furnace/feed 0 Furnace Maintenance & Information http://improveyourhome.org/furnace/furnace-maintenance-information http://improveyourhome.org/furnace/furnace-maintenance-information#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:18:11 +0000 Improve http://improveyourhome.org/?p=308 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.

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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

]]> http://improveyourhome.org/furnace/electric-furnace/feed 1 HVAC Repair http://improveyourhome.org/hvac/hvac-repair http://improveyourhome.org/hvac/hvac-repair#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:15:53 +0000 Improve http://improveyourhome.org/?p=290 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.

 

]]> http://improveyourhome.org/hvac/hvac-repair/feed 0 Boston Contractors http://improveyourhome.org/contractor/boston-contractors http://improveyourhome.org/contractor/boston-contractors#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:19:08 +0000 Improve http://improveyourhome.org/?p=273 Boston Heating Contractors

Boston Massachusetts Contractors
Boston Zip Codes

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Boston Massachusetts Local Contractor Zipcodes

]]> http://improveyourhome.org/contractor/boston-contractors/feed 0 HVAC Terms http://improveyourhome.org/heating-and-air-conditioning/hvac-terms http://improveyourhome.org/heating-and-air-conditioning/hvac-terms#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:55:23 +0000 Improve http://improveyourhome.org/?p=163 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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Adco Heating & Air Conditioning
3414 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Frank Niesen Co
500 W Sharon Rd, Cincinnati, OH

Jacob Bros.
3754 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Schmidt Heating & Cooling
7323 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH

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

Affordable 24-7 Emergency Service
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
3754 Beechmont Ct, Cincinnati, OH

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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XL20i
XL15i
XR15
XB14
XL16i
XR13
XB13

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