If you have an older furnace, it’s an excellent time to consider a new furnace installation in Bend, OR. Old furnaces tend to use energy excessively and cost a lot to run. The other benefit of a furnace replacement by Mountain View Heating is the advanced technologies of modern systems. Some of these newer units are so efficient that you can lower your initial costs through a federal tax credit and local rebates.
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There are both electric and fuel-burning furnaces available for your furnace replacement in Bend. Electric furnaces are very efficient but can be expensive to run due to electricity rates. Fuel-burning furnaces are typically more cost-effective long term. Natural gas is the preferred option. If you lack access, liquid propane and fuel oil are the main alternatives. Which will be better for your home depends on availability and pricing in the area.
If you already have a furnace, we’ll generally recommend sticking with what you currently have. There are some exceptions. If you have an electric furnace, the conversion to fuel can save you money over time. Likewise, if you’ve gained natural gas access since your last installation, conversion is worthwhile. Natural gas is more affordable and convenient.
There are other energy-saving options to consider for your furnace installation. One option is a high-efficiency furnace. It’s a great choice for homes that get all their heating from their furnaces. Consider that a standard gas furnace can have an AFUE rating as low as 80. Condensing furnaces, on the other hand, can have an AFUE rating as high as 98.5. That means that the furnace only wastes 1.5% of the fuel it burns as opposed to 20%.
Another option for your furnace replacement is hybrid heating. This is where you pair a heat pump with a furnace. The heat pump provides air conditioning. It also delivers highly efficient heating down to its cold-weather threshold. When ambient temperatures reach that threshold, the system turns the heat pump off and runs the furnace instead. This approach does cost more initially but can lower costs considerably over the next 15 years or more.
With either a standalone furnace or hybrid heating, you can opt for zone control. This is where we break the home up into zones that you can heat independently. You could, for instance, maintain cozy bedrooms but a more efficient setting throughout the rest of the home. This can lower your annual heating and cooling costs by as much as 30%. We also recommend a smart thermostat with every furnace replacement. Through features like scheduling and geofencing, you can lower your costs by 10% even without zone control.
There are many benefits to a modern furnace:
Energy incentives
Better indoor air quality
Cleaner and safer combustion
Faster and more robust warmth
Higher efficiency and lower operating costs
Furnace Replacement Services in Bend
Mountain View Heating has been serving Bend homeowners since 1979. Our team installs all furnace makes and models, and we offer a wide selection of systems. We offer financing options for qualified customers to make budgeting for your new furnace easier. Our heating company stands behind our installations with a workmanship guarantee and a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
Mountain View Heating is the number one choice for furnace installation in Bend. To schedule an in-home consultation, call us today, or contact us online.
