Replacing an old, inefficient furnace is a major decision for most American families. This is because buying a new heating system involves not only the comfort but also the safety of everyone in the home. Choosing the right furnace can be a little overwhelming to an untrained individual, since there are a lot of factors that need to be taken into consideration before deciding on a particular model.
Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning is your top heating company in Chanhassen MN that offers professional insight on choosing the right furnace that suits your needs.
Here are a few things to consider:
Fuel Type
The most common furnace types are powered by either natural gas, electricity or oil. You should choose a system that uses the right fuel your home is already equipped with. A gas-fired system tends to be more efficient than its oil-based equivalent. These days, AFUE ratings range from 80 AFUE up to 98.7 AFUE. Understand that fuel costs are not fixed, and in some cases, they tend to change over 10 percent per year. Ask one of our experienced technicians for expert advice.
Energy-Efficiency
A furnace’s ability to convert gas to heat is measured by its annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating. It shows the percentage of the fuel consumed that’s used for heating your home. A furnace with 80 percent AFUE converts 80 percent of its fuel to heat and the other 20 percent escapes up the chimney or elsewhere. Authorities require manufacturers to display the AFUE ratings on their products to help customers make an informed decision. The minimum AFUE rating for heating systems is set at 80 percent AFUE.
Warranty
Many homeowners fail to consider the warranty on the furnace they are choosing. However, when a furnace fails prematurely, this warranty is going to help cover the cost of repair or even the replacement of covered parts. Warranty depends on the manufacturer and dealer so it’s best to ask us for the specific warranty coverage of your preferred unit.
Features of the Merit® Series ML180V Gas Furnace
Keep temperature swings to a minimum. Your home will stay perfectly comfortable with steady temperatures, improved humidity control and smart energy use, thanks to a variable-speed motor.
Save money every month. With an energy-efficient design, the ML180V keeps your home comfortable and saves on monthly utility bills. Plus, when paired with a programmable thermostat, you could save up to 35% in utility costs.
The ML 180V is simply a smarter system. When this furnace is installed with a compatible Lennox heat pump, it creates a heating system that can switch back and forth between gas and electricity automatically, based on whichever is most cost-efficient for the weather conditions at the time.
Every component of the ML180V 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.
From its heavy-gauge steel cabinet and aluminized steel heat exchanger to its sealed blower compartment, the ML180V is built to deliver reliable comfort, year after year.
An AFUE of 80% means 80 cents of every dollar spent on gas goes directly toward heating your home. That can mean the potential savings of hundreds of dollars per year when compared to an older furnace.
When the ML180V is paired with a Lennox® heat pump, it creates a system that can automatically alternate between electricity and gas to keep you warm. So you’re always using the most energy-efficient way to keep comfortable.
The ML180V has a Duralok Plus heat exchanger that is constructed from 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 solid component exceeds industry requirements and extends the furnace’s life.
Its hot surface igniter controls furnace operation to ensure reliable, efficient performance.
With product registration, the ML180 may be eligible for a 10-year Limited Extended Warranty. Lennox also offers a 5-year Limited Warranty on covered parts and 20-Year Warranty on the Heat Exchanger.
Ask the Heating Gurus
For more information on this furnace, feel free to call Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning, your premier Eden Prairie furnace installation company.