R & E Gas Co.

To contact us:

Cell: 604-306-3399

Phone: 604-874-6968

E-mail: regas@pacificcoast.

What’s happening with Furnaces?

The new law of the Province is high efficiency.

As of January 01, 2010  High Efficiency Furnaces will be the only thing available for installation or replacement of  older style Furnaces.

What does that mean for you?

The pros are better economy on the fuel consumption, with features available as modulating gas valves, ECM motors and a more controlled environment for your home.

The shortfall comes in the arrangement of exhausting combustion gasses, as they must use a 636 PVC (or CPVC) piping system. High efficiency Furnaces can not use the Chimney or B venting that might already exist.

This creates a new challenge for the installer, as there are ridged codes for location of exiting through an exterior wall.

One might also be taken back by the cost, as new Furnaces  are more difficult and more pricey than older style Furnaces.

Choosing a Furnace is not too difficult as most have similar features. According to certain consumers magazines, the top five Furnaces  for call backs all perform in a very tight ten percent range.

Look for convenience for replacement parts, thier availability, warranty and  of course, price.

Happy heating.

 

Moving on to High Efficiency