Answers matching: Furnace
Scroll UpIs there a rebate for servicing furnaces and boilers?- Matt's Electric, Ellsworth, WI
In some cases, yes .
Click to read the full answerWhat products do I need to insulate furnace pipes in the basement?- Donald , Berlin, WI
Insulating ducts in the basement...
Click to read the full answerI have a multi level home with a fireplace. Should I run the furnace “on” or “auto”?- James, Independence, IA
Set the fan "on" to distribute heat from the fireplace
Click to read the full answerShould I close the vents in my basement?- Gloria, Kenosha, WI
No, especially if the room has a return air duct.
Click to read the full answerIs it better to have two furnaces or one furnace with "Zone" control?- Gary , Colgate, WI
Zoning can provide greater comfort and energy savings.
Click to read the full answerMy furnace is in a small laundry room, should I keep both floor registers open?- Sue, Sidney, OH
Closing registers can mean potential problems!
Click to read the full answerIs oil-filled baseboard heat any more efficient than a gas furnace?- Nanci , Omro, WI
If the baseboard heat is electric, then it’s more costly.
Click to read the full answerWhat size gas furnace should I buy?- Bruce, Greendale, WI
This can be tricky, read on.
Click to read the full answerHow much electricity might I save with a new furnace with a blower motor?- Dennis , Oconto, WI
The electric savings can be substantial.
Click to read the full answerI have several questions regarding radiant heat.- David , Egg Harbor, WI
I suggest contacting a few heating contractors in your area.
Click to read the full answerShould I let my energy efficient furnace fan run at a very low speed 24/7?- Dale , De Pere, WI
It’s best to run the furnace fan on “auto”.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the most cost-efficient fuel to use with a heat pump system?- Mike, Creston, IA
The cost-effectiveness of the heat pump depends.
Click to read the full answerWhich is more efficient, boiler or furnace?- Elizabeth, Milwaukee, WI
Neither. They both have benefits.
Click to read the full answerDoes turning down my thermostat during the day make the furnace work harder?- Tom, Whitefish Bay, WI
It will take less energy to run your furnace for a short time to heat up a cool house.
Click to read the full answerWhat is an ECM motor?- Pam, Wausau, WI
An ECM is a fan motor typically found in high efficiency furnaces.
Click to read the full answerShould I buy a house which has the forced-air gas-furnace in the attic?- Metje , Madison, WI
You may want to check with a reputable heating contractor.
Click to read the full answerCan you get multiple rebates if you have multiple furnaces?- B, Milwaukee, WI
Yes, but the furnace will need to meet program criteria.
Click to read the full answerWhat are the relative efficiencies of replacing oil, gas, and propane furnaces?- Bob, Dousman, WI
Natural gas may be the most cost-effective.
Click to read the full answerAre there any programs available to help purchase a new furnace?- Sue , Oconto Falls,WI
Cash-Back Rewards for furnaces are available.
Click to read the full answerHow efficient is it to turn the heat down when we're not home?- Ken , Elk Mound, WI
A programmable thermostat could save you money.
Click to read the full answerWhat rebates are available for geothermal heating system installations?- Mark , Poplar, WI
Visit the Tax Incentives Assistant Project Web site.
Click to read the full answerAre high efficiency heat pump hybrid systems (SEER 16-20) really effective in Wisconsin?- Steve , Stoughton, WI
Yes, they can actually save you money.
Click to read the full answerHow do you verify HVAC correct sizing for a home?- Sharon , Keshena, WI
Sizing should be according to the home’s heat gain and loss.
Click to read the full answerCan I get a rebate or money back if I buy a geothermal furnace?- Kathy , Crystal Falls, MI
Visit the Tax Incentives Assistant Project Web site.
Click to read the full answerIs it better to heat with propane or electric heat instead of a fuel oil furnace?- Amy, Verona, WI
Propane is preferred by most Wisconsin residents.
Click to read the full answerShould I close off vents in rooms that I am not heating/cooling?- Doug, Stevens Point, WI
No, especially if the room has a return air duct.
Click to read the full answerHow do you determine the correct size of furnace for our home?- Mary Jo , Pound, WI
Sizing should be according to the home’s heat gain and loss.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the impact of closing some heating vents in our home?- Dean, Mercer Island, WA
It can affect the performance and lifetime of the equipment.
Click to read the full answerHow much money will I save with a 16 seer air conditioner?- Cathy , Madison, WI
The savings will be about $60 a year.
Click to read the full answerIf I only use the zone heating in the basement will I save energy?- Lynn , Superior WI
Energy savings will depend on the type of equipment used.
Click to read the full answerWhat are the optimal setback thermostat settings for a church used twice a week?- Joe, Wichita, KS
Focus recommends setting the thermostat to 55 degrees.
Click to read the full answerShould I use my fireplace instead of my furnace to save on my heating bills?- Jon, Wauwatosa, WI
A fireplace only heats a small portion of your home while a furnace heats the entire home.
Click to read the full answerHow do we choose a furnace? Are there financial incentives available?- Sue , New Berlin , WI
Yes and yes! Read on for more.
Click to read the full answerIs it more or less efficient to circulate air in my home (2 story) using the furnace fan?- Nancy , Wauwatosa, WI
It’s best to run the furnace fan on “auto”.
Click to read the full answerHow often would you recommend replacing a furnace filter?- Eric, Madison, WI
Good question since a new furnace filter helps reduce heating costs. Read on.
Click to read the full answerShould I install a gas insert in an existing wood-burning fireplace?- Dan, Malone, WI
It depends on how you are going to use the fireplace.
Click to read the full answerWhat do I need to know before I shop for a new furnace?- Aaron, West Bend, WI
There are several things to consider when buying a new furnace.
Click to read the full answerHow much energy can I save by having my furnace cleaned?- Chris, Delavan, wi
You can save up to 10% on furnace operation costs.
Click to read the full answerCan you explain efficiency levels of furnaces?- Jennifer , West Bend, WI
The higher the AFUE, the more heat you get for your heating dollar.
Click to read the full answerWe are replacing 2 old furnaces in a 2-family home (rental unit). Do we qualify for any rebates?- Richard , Fredonia, WI
This depends on the type of furnace you purchase.
Click to read the full answerWill I really save energy by running the fan on my furnace all the time?- George, Oshkosh, WI
No, you won't save money running the furnace fan continuously.
Click to read the full answerI am planning to get a new furnace, which is better gas or oil?- Larry, Fond du Lac, WI
Natural gas is preferred by most Wisconsin residents.
Click to read the full answerHow much do you recommend setting back a thermostat?- Bob, Muskego, WI
Focus recommends a set-back of 5 degrees or less.
Click to read the full answerShould I close the vents in an unfinished basement?- David, Cincinnati, OH
You should not obstruct duct work for your furnace.
Click to read the full answerIs it better to turn your thermostat way down on warm days, and then back up when it's cold?- Ashley, Chicago, IL
Setting your thermostat to a lower temperature can save energy.
Click to read the full answerWhat is an ECM furnace blower motor?- FK, Livonia, MI
Electrically commutated motor, which uses less electricity.
Click to read the full answerWill it cost a lot of money to run my gas fireplace along with the furnace?- Robert, Racine, Wi
The furnace is likely to be more efficient.
Click to read the full answerWhere can I purchase a furnace with an ECM?- Mary, Sturtevant, WI
Most manufacturers carry variable-speed furnaces.
Click to read the full answerDoes it save energy to shut the flap on hot water baseboard registers?- Norma , Limestone, ME
Baseboard registers have flaps to regulate heat in each room.
Click to read the full answerWhat’s the difference between an old furnace vs. new high-efficiency furnace?- Abraham , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
They are about the same, 4,770 kWh per year. Read on.
Click to read the full answerMy home does not hold its temperature before the furnace runs again.- Dave , Milwaukee, WI
It can be influenced by the size/shape/height of your home.
Click to read the full answerWhat are the average energy savings with a geothermal system over a conventional furnace?- Gene, Madison, WI
This is not always the best choice for our short cooling season.
Click to read the full answerCan I use an IR heater to maintain above-freezing temps in a cabin?- Mark , Mason, WI
An IR would likely be okay if it had a fan for convection.
Click to read the full answerIs it efficient to turn my gas furnace on & off?- Susan, Champaign, IL
Turn the furnace down not off!
Click to read the full answerDo you provide low-interest loans for heating and cooling equipment?- Todd , Burlington, WI
Yes, see Energy Finance Solutions (EFS).
Click to read the full answerWhat is the recommended temperature for a basement that is not in use?- Karla, Bristol, WI
The temp can vary; be sure to avoid condensation.
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