If you’re shopping for a new oven, the first thing you probably think of is efficiency, like getting an oven that’s more efficient than the one you’re replacing. A medium efficiency furnace has an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) of 80%. Compared to this, high efficiency furnaces have an AFUE between 90 to 97%. Therefore, energy efficient furnaces can heat your home faster and lower monthly energy bills. However, they are also more expensive to install and have higher maintenance costs.

There are several pros and cons to purchasing high-efficiency furnaces compared to medium-efficiency furnaces.

Pros of high efficiency vs. Medium Efficiency Furnaces

• A 95% oven is more efficient than an 80% oven. The furnace uses an additional 15% of the heat produced during the combustion process to heat your home. Better efficiency also means lower energy bills. So you’re saving money over time by lowering your monthly energy costs.

• Purchasing a new Furnace will require less expensive repairs. You will not have to buy replacement parts like for an older model. This will also eventually save money in the long run. Older ovens can suffer from various problems such as problems with ignition, blockages, high noise levels. Sometimes they may not produce enough heat to heat the entire house.

• These furnaces use less energy and produce cleaner air. They are more suitable for the environment and for your comfort. An efficient unit can also lower your carbon footprint levels compared to average efficiency ones.

• They are smaller in size and generally fit less space in your home. They also have a longer life cycle than conventional models, so you don’t have to worry about replacing your unit in just a few years.

Disadvantages of High Efficiency Furnaces vs. Medium Efficiency Furnaces

• 90%+ heaters have higher initial costs and equipment costs compared to mid-efficiency heaters. They can cost 25% to 40% more than an AFUE model. Even though you’re cutting costs in the long run by lowering energy bills, not everyone is ready to make such an investment just yet.

• The installation cost is also higher. Furnaces over 90% are more difficult to install as they are more complex and combined with the high price of the unit itself, your expenses are likely to increase. If you are purchasing a high-efficiency heating system for the first time, your contractor will need to install two new components in your home. These are pipes for combustion air and drainage for condensate. The PVC pipes used are also different from the metal pipes traditionally used to enable the sealed combustion process. These furnaces also have demanding maintenance needs compared to the medium efficiency ones that need to be attended to from time to time.

conclusion

To decide which oven option is best for your home, you need to consider several factors, such as the size of your home, your monthly budget, and the climate of the region where you live.

If you live in a region that is cold all year round, an energy efficient boiler is a great option, because after the initial investment you make, you are reducing your monthly energy costs. But if you’re using the oven for a few winter months, the efficiency may not be as important.