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How Does a Furnace Work?

A Furnace Distributes Warm Air Through Vents

furnace repair new jersey Furnaces can be powered by either fuel oil, propane gas, natural gas or electricity. Also known as warm-air or forced-air systems, furnaces produce heated air in the unit’s combustion chamber. Here is how that warm air gets distributed throughout your home.

The Advantage of Having a Furnace

Besides heat, the ductwork that connects with your furnace can provide other kinds of conditioned air, including through:

Differences Between Old Furnaces and New Furnaces

Modern-day furnaces can operate at a range of speeds and feature other efficiency-enhancing features including microprocessor-based controls, high-pressure flame-retention burners and durable heat exchangers. Here is a look at different furnaces operate, according to the U.S. Energy Department. The newer the furnace, the higher its efficiency rating, which is defined by its Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE).

Older, low-efficiency furnaces:

Mid-efficiency furnaces:

High-efficiency furnaces:

Learn more about efficiency ratings, furnace maintenance and more.

Replacing Your Old Furnace

If your furnace is more than 25 years old, or if you’ve had more than a few repairs in the last couple of years, it’s time to start thinking about replacing your heating equipment. As noted above, today’s high-efficiency furnaces provide extra heat more efficiently than units made a generation ago.

Higher efficiency means more energy savings, which of course translates into lower energy costs. This is why it pays to learn as much as you can about today’s high-tech heating solutions—and your heating oil service contractor can help you, with all of the latest information on new, high-efficiency heating oil furnaces.

When discussing your heating oil furnace replacement options with your heating expert, you’ll most likely learn about the importance of proper sizing.

Find out how much you could save with a furnace installation.