During the harshest, coldest nights, or any other night in winter, your furnace is undoubtedly the most important piece of equipment in your home. Without it, you and your family will be left in the cold. Being exposed to extremely cold weather poses risks to your health. That is why you need to ensure you have an efficient furnace as your first line of defense. Having said that, this can be too much to ask of a furnace that is too old and inefficient.
If you are in need of a new furnace, you should consider a few important factors. Choosing the right unit can be quite overwhelming to a regular homeowner, thus, the help of your trusted heating company in Bloomington MN is necessary.
Here are things you need to take into consideration when buying a new furnace:
Proper Sizing
Selecting the right furnace doesn’t always mean buying the most expensive or the most advanced system. What’s more important than features is the size of the system that fits your home’s heating needs.
A furnace that is too large costs too much to operate since it tends to short cycle, which means it turns itself off before the thermostat even reaches the right temperature. On the other hand, an undersized furnace lacks the power to amply heat up your home. It is prone to overheating and as a result, it will fail sooner than a properly sized system.
Energy-Efficiency
Since your furnace is going to be the main energy consumer in your home, you should look for a unit that meets the government’s efficiency requirements. The current minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating is set at 80 percent. This means that 80 percent of the fuel used is actually converted into usable heat. Anything lower than 80 wastes too much fuel.
Features of the Lennox EL180NE Ultra-Low Emissions Gas Furnace
The Lennox EL180NE is first in class, lowest emission furnace on the market.
The technology inside the EL180NE delivers comfort without all the harmful emissions—65% lower than traditional low NOx furnaces, in fact. Knowing you can warm your home efficiently without contributing to warming the planet is a comforting thought indeed.
An 80% AFUE rating makes the EL180NE far more efficient than a traditional furnace. Its Power Saver™ constant torque motor adjusts airspeed based on demand, helping the furnace use less energy in both heating and cooling modes.
The Lennox EL180NE has 65% lower NOx emissions than standard low NOx furnaces.
Its Power Saver technology not only provides energy boost capabilities improving the overall system efficiency, similar to a variable speed furnace, but also delivers higher SEER ratings in cooling mode. In continuous fan mode, this technology helps keep energy waste at a minimum.
Every component of the EL180NE has proven itself through extensive testing in our research labs. So you can take comfort knowing the furnace will deliver reliable performance, season after season.
Pairing the EL180NE with an iComfort® E30 smart thermostat makes getting and staying comfortable as easy as tapping a screen. But if even that’s too tasking, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit put perfect comfort just a voice command away.
Its sealed blower compartment minimizes losses and maximizes efficiency and comfort. Less than 2% leakage at 1.0″ ESP
Its fully insulated cabinet ensures quiet, efficient operation.
Its low-speed fan provides consistent airflow.
Its SureLight® igniter silicone nitride construction ensures long product life and reliable operation.
This product comes with a 20-year limited warranty on the heat exchanger and a 5-year limited warranty on all remaining covered components.
The Lennox EL180NE is designed to integrate with iComfort E30, ComfortSense CS7500/CS5500/ CS3000 thermostats; PureAir air purification system. Pairing the EL180NE with an iComfort® E30 smart thermostat makes getting and staying comfortable as easy as tapping a screen. But if even that’s too tasking, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit put perfect comfort just a voice command away.
Work with the Experts
Another important factor to consider when buying a new furnace is the quality of installation. Choose a company that has the license, experience, and reputation of delivering outstanding HVAC products and services. Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning is your trusted Richfield furnace installation contractor that has been recognized by Lennox. We are recipients of the prestigious Lennox Premier Dealer honor, a distinction given only to top-tier HVAC companies.