If you need heating replacement services in Venice, we encourage you to consider a fuel-fired furnace. Natural gas is the ideal option if you have access. Our team can handle the conversion if you’ve gained access since your last furnace. If you don’t have access, you can opt for either propane or fuel oil. The better choice depends on pricing and access in your area. Electric furnaces are an option, too. That said, they can be expensive to run, so we usually recommend heat pumps instead.

There are many benefits to a modern furnace:

• Rebates and tax credits
• New warranty coverage
• Higher efficiency ratings
• Better indoor air quality
• Faster and greater warmth

Sizing your new system is an integral aspect of any heating installation. Both oversized and undersized furnaces will cost you more because of issues like short cycling. To identify the ideal size for your home, our team will perform a load calculation. The calculation will account for square footage and ceiling height. It will also account for factors like your building envelope.

Another consideration is the efficiency rating of your new furnace. The industry uses the annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating to measure furnace efficiency. The lowest AFUE rating that U.S. regulations permit is 80. That rating indicates a furnace converts 80% of its fuel into heat. Mid-efficiency ratings range between 80 and 90 AFUE. There are also high-efficiency furnaces, such as condensing systems, with AFUE ratings up to around 98.

Should you spend more on a higher AFUE rating? This is something we can help you decide. It’s often a matter of finding the right balance between initial and long-term costs. Incentives can also be a factor, as they’ll help lower your initial investment.