Your furnace is undeniably one of the most important pieces of technology in your home, especially during winter. Without it, you and your family will be left in the cold, being exposed to the risk of developing cold-weather-related diseases. If you have an older furnace that doesn’t meet the government’s minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating, you should think about replacing it much sooner than later.
Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning is your leading heating company in Burnsville MN. We offer an array of energy-efficient furnaces packed with useful features, one of which is the EL296V, a high efficiency, variable-speed gas heating system.
Overview
Buying a furnace isn’t about swiping your card for the most advanced, feature-packed unit. There are several elements you need to consider, i.e., proper sizing.
Budget-conscious homeowners typically lean towards a cheaper unit. However, when a furnace is too small, it doesn’t have enough power to properly heat your home, making it run longer. Since it tries to reach your desired temperature, it will consume more fuel. Not only does it uses more energy, but it also forces your furnace to work with added strain. An undersized furnace uses more fuel to perform its job and as a result, it is more likely to fail prematurely compared to a properly sized unit.
On the other hand, an oversized furnace heats up the home too quickly, but it also consumes too much energy in the process. It tends to short cycle, which means the unit will shut itself off before it even reaches the right temperature. Frequent short cycling isn’t good for the furnace as it causes the unit to fail prematurely.
Here’s one furnace you should seriously look into.
Features of the Lennox EL296V Gas Furnace
The EL296V can adjust its airflow speed, allowing it to gently disperse even heat throughout your home. Variable-speed airflow also prevents blasts of air when the system starts.
While most furnaces are either off or on, the EL296V can create heat at two different levels. This allows it to find a smart balance between energy use and comfortable warmth.
With an efficiency rating of up to 96% AFUE, the EL296V can potentially save you hundreds of dollars per year in energy costs.
During the summer, the EL296V’s variable-speed motor can increase the efficiency of your outdoor cooling unit. For maximum energy savings year-round, the EL296V can be paired with a Lennox® heat pump in a dual-fuel system.
The EL296V’s two levels of heat allow it to find a smart balance between energy usage and comfortable warmth.
This furnace has an efficiency rating of up to 96% AFUE, which reduces hundreds of dollars on your annual energy costs.
The variable-speed motor on the EL296V can enhance the efficiency of your outdoor cooling unit during summer, helping you save even more on energy bills!
This furnace is ENERGY STAR® qualified, which means the unit meets and exceeds US federal guidelines for energy efficiency.
The EL296V can be paired with a Lennox heat pump in an energy-saving dual-fuel system for added efficiency.
The EL296V can automatically adjust its airflow speed, allowing it to gently circulate even heat throughout your home. Variable-speed airflow also prevents blasts of air when the system starts.
SilentComfort™ technology combines advanced engineering with sound-absorbing insulation to deliver the best in quiet performance.
The EL296V has a fully insulated steel cabinet with patented noise-reducing construction that further minimizes heat loss.
Its iComfort technology allows it to be paired with an iComfort thermostat that enables it to effectively process information and make adjustments as needed to optimize performance and efficiency.
The EL296V’s SureLight ignitor increases reliability and prolongs the unit’s life.
Its Duralok Plus heat exchanger is made of patented ArmorTuf steel that captures waste heat and a stainless steel secondary heat exchanger that allows the unit to achieve industry-leading efficiency levels.
This product comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty on Heat Exchanger and a 5-Year Limited Warranty on covered components. The EL296V may be eligible for valuable 10-Year Limited Extended Warranty coverage with product registration.
Get the Right-Sized Furnace Today
To help you identify the right heating system for your home, call Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning. We have experts who understand every home’s heating needs and the appropriate furnace. We are your trusted Shakopee heating and cooling installation company.