Allred heating and Air Conditioning supplies and installs industry leading gas furnaces by Trane & Amana.  All models come with a 92% Efficiency or above and can be installed directly into your home by our specialists. Learning and keeping up with new and innovative products in the market gives us the advantage to supply the homeowner with the best options available in the market today.  With manufacturer warranties of 10 year parts and Allred Heating offering limited 2 years labor, you can trust the product and installation will give you worry free confidence for years to come.

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Homeowners who are considering upgrading
to a new furnace

There are many different options and brands that are available. The most important thing to keep in mind is that when choosing a furnace, ensure that you comparing furnaces with the same options. The following are the three main options to consider when choosing a new furnace.

1. The Efficiency of the Furnace or AFUE Rating (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency)

Today, new furnaces are generally between 92-97+% efficient. If a furnace is 92+% efficient, it simply means that 92+% of the energy that goes into the furnace is converted into heat. Older furnaces in 10+ year-old homes can be as low as 60% efficient. Thus, upgrading to a 92+% efficient furnace can reduce heating bills by 30% or more.

2. Variable Speed Fan vs. Single Speed Fan.

Many people do not realize that there are options in the types of furnace fans that are available. The furnace fan runs anytime the heating or cooling system is conditioning the air. However, many people choose to run their fan continually. This provides a constant filtration of the air, providing considerably better indoor air quality for you to breathe. Additionally, running the fan all of the time will help even out the temperatures between rooms and provide a constant air flow which results in a much more comfortable living environment. A single speed fan costs approximately $233/year to run continually, where a variable speed fan costs approximately $35/year to run continually. Additionally, a variable speed fan is much quieter and provides a more gradual increase airflow.

3. Single Stage vs. Two-Stage Furnace

Most furnaces either have a gas valve that turns on and off on a call for heat. However, over 80% of the time, it is not necessary to have the gas valve on full open all of the time to meet the heat demands. Having the valve full open when it is not necessary causes wasted energy and an uncomfortable living environment.

If a thermostat is set at 74 degrees, a single-stage furnace will turn on the gas valve full when the temperature reaches 72 degrees and will stay open until the temperature rises to 76 degrees. With a two-stage furnace, only 1/2 of the gas valve is open (operating at lower pressures) when the temperature reaches 73 degrees. The gas valve will stay 1/2 open until the temperature rises to 75 degrees. If the temperature demands cannot be met within a set time, the gas valve will full open until the demand for heat is meet. Thus, the two-stage furnace decreases energy consumption, while providing a more comfortable, quieter home to live in.

Choosing a new furnace is not an easy task, and it is a choice that you will live with for the next 15+ years. Consider each of the major options carefully to choose a furnace that is going to meet the needs of your family now and in the future.

Gas Furnaces

TRANE XV95 Rated up to 96.7% efficiency. 2 stage variable speed.	AMV9 Rated 95% efficient. 2 stage variable speed
TRANE XL90 2 STAGE Rated 92% efficient 2 stage heating which helps prevent temperature swings.	AMH95 Rated 95% efficient multi speed with Twin comfort technology to precent temperature swings.
TRANE XR90 SINGLE STAGE Rated 92% plus efficient.	ACV9 Rated 93% plus efficient. 2 stage variable speed

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