New Furnace Technology Made Simple!
Older furnaces all have a particular thing in common, they all operate at one speed when they are turned on. This is not a very energy efficient way to provide heating to your home or business location. Fortunately, furnace technology has advanced a great deal over the years. In the past, furnaces had much lower AFUE ratings (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency). The AFUE rating measures how much of the fuel is converted to heating energy, while the remainder is all wasted. Back in the 90s, the typical AFUE rating would be around 80 percent. These days with modern furnace technology, we are able to see AFUE ratings as high as 98 percent for gas furnaces and electric furnaces as high as 100 percent.
These days, we have variable speed furnaces available. With blower motors that operate at different speeds, we have heating systems now that are not wasting nearly as much energy compared to furnaces of the past. The newer systems are capable of operating at the necessary speed to keep stable temperatures within your home or business without breaking the bank. Another incredible benefit is that variable speed furnaces are able to operate much more quietly so you can actually sleep comfortably at home or focus on your work at your business place without too much noise.
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We also have hybrid furnaces nowadays that bring together the best in heating technology; high efficiency furnaces combined with high efficiency heat pumps. With a hybrid furnace, the furnace will only activate when the temperatures drop below freezing levels. When the temperatures are above freezing, the heat pump will provide all the heating much more efficiently than the furnace can operate, giving you huge savings. The heat pump also grants you the ability to provide efficient cooling to your building in the hot season. You can also upgrade to a smart furnace system that can learn your preferred temperature control settings automatically and save you a lot of money on your energy expenses. If you’re curious about modern furnace technology in Watertown, Belmont, Lexington, Newton, Natick, Stoneham, Concord, Weston & Wellesley, give Accutemp Engineering a call at 617-926-1221! Our professionals will help you learn all about newer systems and how they can save you money and keep you comfortable and safe at your home or business.