Equipment and Appliances

Furnaces

Here you'll find what you need to know about staying warm while saving energy.

Most home furnaces in Canada are forced-air models. This means they force hot air through ducts that exit in vents. (As opposed to boilers, which circulate hot water.) Forced-Air Furnaces offer many advantages, including their ability to:

• Be up to 98 percent energy efficient
• Provide quick, reliable heat
• Filter and humidify household air
• Ventilate your home
• Accommodate central air conditioning

Natural gas furnaces are also economical, clean and safe – and they add value to your home.

An energy-efficient furnace can save you up to 25 percent of your home-heating costs in one year. After 7 years, you’ll have recovered the cost of replacing/upgrading your furnace!

When to Replace Your Furnace

If your furnace is inefficient, you're spending more on energy than you should.

Once it's installed, keep your new heating system in top condition with an annual service visit. Consult a licensed heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor. A contractor can tell you more about installing a natural gas furnace.  You can also do some basic maintenance yourself such as replacing your filter every three months.