Chances are that your heating system uses more energy than anything else in your home. This is especially true in the coldest winter months, which are rapidly approaching. When the outdoor temperature starts to drop a high-efficiency heating system upgrade is one of the smartest investments that you can make. You can plan on your home being consistently more comfortable. Energy-efficient heating systems will keep your home more evenly heated. New heating systems run at much slower speeds which allows them to deliver heat more evenly and consistently throughout your property.
Buying a new heating system is a great expense and there is no way around that fact. If you choose to go with a high-efficiency heating system you can expect to save between $100-$300 annually depending on the condition of your current heating system. Within a few short years, your new high-efficiency heating system could pay for itself.
Decrease in Maintenance Costs
Another way to justify the increased cost is that a high-efficiency heating system will last much longer than a traditional one. High-efficiency systems will cycle off and not use any energy during certain times of the day. These periods when the system isn’t running means there will be far less wear and tear on the whole system. You will save on both energy costs and maintenance costs. It is still recommended to have your heating system tuned up yearly, but you can be sure that larger repairs and maintenance will be far less expensive with a high-efficiency system.
Increase the Value of Your Home
Installing a high-efficiency heating system will boost the value of your home. The heating system is the core of your property, so having it up to date with current technology will immediately cause your property value to go up. If you do decide to sell your home a new heating system will be the peace of mind prospective buyers will want to have when deciding on a purchase. People will also always be willing to pay more for a modern and energy-efficient home.
More Environmentally Friendly
High-efficiency heating systems typically only use about one-third of the fuel of a traditional heating system. So on top of saving on fuel and maintenance costs, you will also be taking less of a toll on the environment. The lower carbon dioxide emissions cut down your carbon footprint making going green more feasible. Another great perk is that investing in a high-efficiency heating system will mean that you are eligible for tax credits which will save you even more.