What AFUE Means for Your Heating System

What AFUE Means for Your Heating System AFUE, which stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, is a measurement used to determine the efficiency of combustion appliances like water heaters, boilers, and furnaces. You should pay attention to AFUE ratings, which tell how much fuel the furnace will use to heat the home. What Is AFUE? The rating is derived via a simple formula: dividing the energy required to run the furnace (in BTUs or British Thermal Units) with the heating energy the system releases (also in BTUs). This registers as a percentage: the higher the percentage, the more of the…

Gas Furnace Prices, and Installation Costs 2021

Gas Furnace Prices, and Installation Costs 2021 The average cost to replace a gas furnace is $3,000 for a 100,000 BTU furnace. The total price range is $1,800 to more than $4,500 for smallest available size. A heating load calculation is necessary to determine the correct size of furnace to install in the home. See below gas furnaces prices sorted by brand, size and efficiency (AFUE). Furnace Replacement Cost Breakdown Gas furnace prices are determined by a variety of factors. In some cases, installation can be complicated by the location of the furnace, how much ductwork is required for proper…