As heating prices continue to rise, one of the key factors in the amount you pay to warm your home is the age of your furnace: older furnaces are both considerably less efficient, and use more electricity to operate.

Most furnaces made before 1995 are only about 65 per cent efficient, and those from 1995 to 2010 about 80 per cent efficient, so even at best, at least 20 per cent of the heat your furnace generates is lost up the chimney.

Additionally, 鈥渦nlike older furnaces that only operate at a single capacity, many of Lennox鈥檚 new furnace models feature multi-stage operation, allowing the furnace to match its output to your home鈥檚 needs 鈥� meaning more consistent operation and more even temperatures,鈥� explains Allan Lake, owner of in 性视界传媒.

And while most older home furnaces have AC motors, all now feature efficient ECM motors, which help reduce your electricity consumption as well as your gas bill. If the fan runs continuously, an ECM motor will only use about $61 of electricity per year compared to $263 with a standard motor. If the fan is run during heating only, consumption should be just $44 per year compared to $79 per year with a standard motor.

Even better news for homeowners looking to maximize their home heating savings, most new Lennox furnaces are eligible for a $950 FortisBC rebate, including $150 for a qualifying thermostat. The SLP99, which is up to 99 per cent efficient, qualifies for the maximum $1,150 FortisBC rebate.

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Efficient heating requires proper installation and regular maintenance

As a Dave Lennox Premier Dealer, heating team is experienced in the installation, service and repair of Lennox furnaces 鈥� key to their proper operation. Beyond their own extensive expertise, Good Guys鈥� furnace technicians have also completed manufacturer鈥檚 training, Lake notes.

鈥淎s furnace systems have become more complex, so has their installation, and today鈥檚 high-tech furnaces won鈥檛 provide the comfort, quiet and reliable energy savings they鈥檙e capable of if they鈥檙e not installed properly.鈥�

Of course, even the most efficient furnace is only as good as the maintenance it receives. As with all major manufacturers, regular maintenance is required to maintain your Lennox furnace鈥檚 warranty.

With your local team, furnace servicing starts at $189, with new customers qualifying for a $40 discount.

To learn more or to schedule a free in-home consultation and quote on a new furnace, call 604-GOOD-GUY (604-466-3489) or use their convenient .

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