Don't be hasty when making big decisions. Once you're positive you know enough about your own home, and why it might need improvement, start planning.
It's particularly important to take note of any special cases your home may manifest. If your home is very old, made of non-standard material, or located in a non-standard site, there may be circumstantial factors you may need to account for.
Now you may be ready to start thinking about your options. Start by assessing the efficiency of different utilities, and then see if they are compatible with your home and your budget. The table below serves to compile boilers and furnaces types to order your options by their efficiency.
Boilers and furnaces are both used for heating, both with their advantages and disadvantages. More Information.
Name | BHP | Condensing Furnace | IDF Boiler | IDF Furnace | Furnace w/ Continuous Pilot |
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Efficiency | 100% | 96% | 84% | 80% | 78% |
Natural Gas Costs | $217.06 | $1289.63 | $1418.95 | $1270.11 | $1552.92 |
Electricity Costs | $2775.25 | $923.40 | $645.73 | $979.14 | $912.85 |
Total Cost | $2992.32 | $2213.02 | $2073.66 | $2249.25 | $2465.76 |