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An Efficient Furnace Is a Good Buy in SW Illinois—but How Efficient?

Furnace efficiency is an important factor in keeping your energy costs low. A furnace’s efficiency is measured by a percentage using the annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating. Available new furnaces come with AFUE ratings ranging from 78 percent for standard-efficiency models to 90-98 percent in high-efficiency condensing furnaces. The AFUE rating measures what percentage of […]

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An Efficient Furnace Will Help You Save, but Only if Your Home Is Efficient Too

With the winter months in full swing, you may have noticed that your furnace isn’t doing a good job of heating your entire home, or maybe your heating costs are higher than they used to be. Perhaps it’s time to get a new, more efficient furnace. However, if you already have an efficient furnace, the

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Condensing Furnaces: Why They Are Different

Shrewd homeowners expecting top-notch performance and great fuel efficiency from their furnaces are sure to be pleased with the high-efficiency components that separate condensing furnaces from the rest of the field. What separates condensing furnaces? Condensing furnaces are high-efficiency furnaces with a secondary heat exchanger that condenses hot exhaust gases in order to extract the

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By Changing Furnace Filters Regularly, You Can Enjoy Enhanced Comfort & Energy Savings

Most heating and cooling systems rely upon air filters to keep dirt, debris and other materials away from the furnace or A/C’s working parts, as well as to scrub the air before it’s distributed in the home. These air filters, when changed properly, can be an easy way to improve air quality while also keeping

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