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Variable Speed: When You're Replacing a Furnace, It's a Feature to Take SeriouslyIf you’re interested in a comfortable and energy-efficient way of heating your Fort Wayne area home this winter, having a variable speed furnace means saving money on utility costs while enjoying unparalleled home comfort.

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Gas vs. Oil Furnaces: What Are The Pros and Cons of Each?If your old furnace has finally given out or you're planning on building a home, you may find yourself wading into the debate over natural gas vs. oil furnaces. This debate has been raging for as long as people have had easy access to both fuels and it's unlikely to be resolved any time soon.

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Two-Stage Furnace? Here's Why It Makes Sense in Our ClimateShopping around for a new furnace this season? When you want to increase home comfort and decrease energy bills, consider a two-stage furnace. The gas valve inside such a furnace has two settings, one for high and one for low. When weather is milder, it sends less gas into the burner. 

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Sizing a Furnace Requires Some Careful CalculationsIf you are like most homeowners, you don't have a lot of experience purchasing a home furnace. You know it's important to choose the correct furnace size, one that matches your needs, but you don't know how to do it. When you're sizing a furnace for your home, keep these important ideas in mind, and definitely take advantage of the expertise of a qualified HVAC technician.

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Is A Dual-Fuel System Right For Your Indiana Home? Run The NumbersA dual-fuel system combines the best attributes of combustion furnaces with an air-source heat pump and helps you save energy throughout the heating season. In the winter, a heat pump extracts heat from the outside air and transfers it inside for efficient heating – that is, until temperatures fall to around 30 degrees. At that point, with a dual-fuel system, a high-efficiency furnace takes over the work for comfortable, relatively affordable heating. This is preferable to the emergency heat in a regular air-source heat pump, which will trigger an electric heating element that's expensive to use.

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While there are a multitude of home improvement projects that homeowners might want to attempt themselves, putting in a furnace usually isn't one of them. First and foremost is the fact that an improper furnace installation can have deadly consequences. Furnaces produce carbon monoxide, which can be deadly to humans in high enough concentrations. Improper furnace ventilation can lead to such concentrations. This is part of the reason many jurisdictions will require you to get a permit to attempt such a project on your own, as well require a post-installation inspection.

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Because the winters in Indiana can be brutal, when your furnace has quit working, you want it up and running again as soon as possible. Therefore, before calling a service technician, you may want to try to troubleshoot the problem yourself. This is especially wise since the majority of heating system failures occur due to thermostat malfunctions, blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers.

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As a homeowner, you may not be familiar with the intricate workings of your furnace, but it does pay to have a basic knowledge about certain important components including the furnace filter. Understanding the role your furnace filter plays in your home heating can help save you money on repairs, heating costs and improve your indoor air quality.

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If you're in the market for a new furnace, you definitely should be considering the superior energy efficiency and performance you'll get with a condensing furnace. The percentage of furnace fuel converted to heat is expressed as AFUE, or annual fuel utilization efficiency, and the condensing furnace delivers the highest AFUE ratings available today.

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New Furnace Efficiency Standards In 2013 Will Affect IndianansThe new furnace efficiency standards set for 2013 will require more efficient furnaces to be installed in new construction and when existing furnaces are replaced. The requirements vary based on home region, with stricter efficiency standards for heaters in colder climates and stricter efficiency standards for air conditioning in warmer climates. Indianans will see changes to efficiency requirements for heaters, while air conditioning efficiency will remain at current levels.

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Burning Furnace Odor? Analyze The SourceWinter in Northeast Indiana can be long and cold, requiring the furnace to run 24/7. If your furnace has been properly maintained, chances are it will make it through the heating season with no trouble, but older furnaces and those that haven't had an annual tune-up for some time may show signs of needing some TLC. A burning furnace odor is one of these signs. While most burning odors are a result of dust burning off inside your system, any smell coming from your furnace should be checked. These tips will help you troubleshoot the burning smell. 

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If You're Shopping For A Furnace, Look For High-Efficiency Features In The ReplacementA new furnace is an investment that will have a financial impact on your family's budget for many years. If you're shopping for a furnace, the process does not have to be filled with stress. There are a number of high-efficiency features that you should look for:

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Installing A New Furnace? Tips To Ensure The Process Goes SmoothlyInstalling a new furnace is a task that should always be left to the professionals, but you should know what to look for in a contractor to be sure the process goes smoothly. You also should know what furnace features to look for so you can save money and stay comfortable throughout our Indiana winter.

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