My new heater is nearly thirty years old.
- While I’m impressed with its lengthy lifespan, I think it’s time to upgrade it.
The system continues to operate however performance is gradually increasing. I’ve seen a steady rise in the cost of my energy bills. When the system was brand new, it only provided an 85% AFUE rating! Efficiency has really diminished over the years. There are models on the new market that offer 98% AFUE rating. I know that updating to a high-efficiency heater would supply considerable savings on my weekly expenses. This would help to reuse the investment while also reducing our carbon footprint. My older heater is a single phase model. It is only capable of operating at maximum speed. When the temperature in the house drops below the thermostat setting, the heater starts up as well as blasts at one hundred percent capacity. Once the temperature is raised to the desired level, the heater really shuts down. This creates uneven temperature, creates complaints with unacceptable humidity as well as puts a lot of wear as well as tear on the several components of the systems. Modern possibilities include stretchy-speed technology that allows the system to adjust in tiny one percent increments. The heater can operate anywhere from forty to one hundred percent capacity. It automatically adjusts to supply only the precise amount of heat necessary to maintain perfect as well as consistent indoor comfort. Running longer at lower speed uses less energy, better filters contaminants from the air as well as promotes greater reliability as well as longevity from the system. I’m also excited by the potential of zone control. I am hoping to upgrade the heater this fall as well as savor a brand new system this coming winter.