So you’ve decided it’s time for furnace installation. Congratulations! The decision to spring for a new furnace is undoubtedly one that wasn’t made lightly.

Although the hard decision has been made, that doesn’t mean you’re completely done with making some choices when it comes to furnace replacement in Mississauga, ON. You’ll need to consider two important factors: whether you get a gas or electric furnace, and its AFUE rating if you go with gas.

An AFUE rating measures how efficient a gas furnace is. (It also measures furnaces that use propane and oil as a fuel source but in this blog we’ll be concentrating on gas.) The minimum AFUE is 95% which is already fairly high. Let’s take a look at how the AFUE ratings for furnaces differ between gas and electric models so you can be an informed consumer when you make this last decision regarding your new heating system.

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More and more Canadians are working remotely. In fact, as of May 2021, 5 million Canadians (about 20% of the Canadian workforce) were working from home and of that 5 million, 90% said they feel more productive working from home.

While Canadians feel that they’re getting more work done at home, your home systems are also working longer hours. If your furnace is more than 15 years old or if hasn’t been heating your home efficiently, it’s time to think about furnace replacement Mississauga, ON. 

Furnace replacement doesn’t need to be a stressful or overwhelming process. By doing some research and gathering facts, you’ll be more prepared when the time comes to actually replace it. Here are some things you’ll need to consider when purchasing a new furnace.

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