{"id":16876,"date":"2024-01-08T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcmechanicalok.com\/blog\/?p=16876"},"modified":"2026-09-25T04:15:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T09:15:55","slug":"how-efficient-is-your-furnace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcmechanicalok.com\/blog\/heating-service\/how-efficient-is-your-furnace\/","title":{"rendered":"How Efficient Is Your Furnace?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Efficiency is an easy thing to forget about until your heating bills come at the end of the month. Then, you\u2019re looking at a big price tag that you have to pay, and this happens throughout the entire winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, when exploring options for a furnace installation in Glenpool, OK,<\/a> you\u2019ll want to know how efficient the system is and how likely you are to save money on your heating bills month after month. This can be easily understood, and as your licensed professionals in the area, we\u2019re happy to teach you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just remember that furnace installations<\/a> and repairs are never to be done by anyone other than a licensed professional. Your furnace deserves the best care and your comfort should never be compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Furnace Types and Their Efficiency Ratings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we can talk about the efficiency of a furnace system, we need to talk about the several types of furnaces you can choose from. Most importantly, the most modern furnace types are electric<\/strong> and gas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While gas furnaces<\/a> are the most common system that you\u2019ve probably already heard of, furnaces can also be all-electric which is great for homes that are off-the-grid.
Gas furnaces run efficiently due to the affordability of natural gas and the fact that gas turns into heat at an exceptionally good rate. Electric furnaces run via electrical resistance, heating up a large coil that produces warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Efficient Is Each Type of Furnace?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Furnaces can be efficient or inefficient\u2013the difference depends on the system. Old wood-burning furnaces from the 80s can produce heat for a home, but they\u2019re wildly inefficient, producing more carbon dioxide and smoke than actual usable heat. Electric or gas furnaces, on the other hand, turn most of their fuel or energy into heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric furnaces<\/strong> are technically 100% energy efficient, but that energy is more expensive because it\u2019s electricity. Even though 100% of the electricity is being turned into heat, that energy costs more per kilowatt and you\u2019ll be paying for it. If you\u2019re comparing electric heating options, it can also help to consider whether a heat pump is worth the extra cost<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gas furnaces <\/strong>are still pretty efficient, but that efficiency might depend on the AFUE rating of the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AFUE Rating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gas furnace efficiencies are measured in \u201cAFUE\u201d which stands for \u201cannual fuel utilization efficiency,\u201d and it\u2019s the methodology used to see how cost-effective your system will be. Basically, it represents a percentage of the gas being turned into heat for your home. Anything that\u2019s not included in this number, gets expelled from your home as fumes, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and water vapors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A gas furnace with a low AFUE is inefficient and it\u2019s likely consuming more gas to keep your home comfortable. Similarly, a unit with a high AFUE (like 90+) can turn even a small amount of gas into plenty of heat for your home. These units cost less to operate on a monthly basis, and they\u2019re worth the higher installation cost due to their improved efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget\u2013couple your furnace with a maintenance plan to ensure it stays efficient throughout its entire lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Question: What does AFUE mean for a furnace?<\/strong>
<\/strong>Answer:<\/strong> AFUE stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency and measures how much of a gas furnace\u2019s fuel is converted into usable heat for your home. A higher AFUE rating means less energy is wasted, which can help reduce monthly heating costs during colder weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question: Is a higher AFUE rating better for a furnace?<\/strong>
<\/strong>Answer:<\/strong> Yes, a higher AFUE rating generally means the furnace converts more of its fuel into usable heat instead of losing that energy through exhaust. High-efficiency gas furnaces can cost more upfront, but their improved efficiency may lower heating expenses over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question: Are electric furnaces more efficient than gas furnaces?<\/strong>
<\/strong>Answer:<\/strong> Electric furnaces can convert nearly all the electricity they use into heat, making them highly efficient at the equipment level. However, electricity can cost more than natural gas, so a technically efficient electric furnace may still be more expensive to operate depending on local energy prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question: How can I tell if my furnace is inefficient?<\/strong>
<\/strong>Answer:<\/strong> High heating bills, an older furnace, and a low AFUE rating can all indicate that your system is using more energy than necessary to keep your home comfortable. A professional HVAC technician can evaluate the furnace and help determine whether maintenance, repairs, or replacement could improve efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question: Can furnace maintenance improve energy efficiency?<\/strong>
<\/strong>Answer:<\/strong> Regular professional maintenance can help your furnace continue operating efficiently by identifying problems that may reduce performance or increase energy use. Routine service also helps keep important components in good condition, supporting reliable heating and better efficiency throughout the system\u2019s lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For help with your next furnace purchase, contact JC Mechanical,<\/a> The Wizard of Blizzard!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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