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Choosing a furnace system

These days with the rising energy prices and our concern for the environment, homeowners search for all the value they can in every major purchase. When it’s time to replace a furnace in an existing system you look for equipment that minimizes costs and delivers the most reliable comfort season after season. Here are some things to consider.

What is a Good Furnace?

The best furnaces are fuel-efficient, keep your home warm and comfortable with reliable performance. They should be quiet, long lasting and low in service costs. Look at the Lennox at www.lennox.com/residential or at the Armstrong at www.armstrongair.com

Modern furnaces have an insulated case to reduce heat loss through the cabinet walls. They have a spark or hot surface ignition system so that there is no wasted fuel from a pilot light. The old, constantly burning pilot lights were responsible for up to 6% of your furnace fuel bill!

The most efficient furnaces are the high efficient direct vent furnaces. These furnaces tap the energy of the hot vent gasses – which can reach temperatures of 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and route them through a secondary heat exchanger – using it to preheat the household air and can deliver AFUE ratings up to 94.5%.

What to look for in a Contractor?

Reliability. Attention to detail. Look for a contractor you see in the community. You want someone local to provide you with fast, convenient service. McKenzie Mechanical is based in Calgary and only employs skilled tradespeople with a passion for excellent customer service.