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When the time comes to replace a furnace in an existing central heating system or to install a totally new system, you want equipment that minimizes costs and delivers dependable comfort for your family - season after season. RTraupmann HVAC, LLC has the experience necessary to help you make the best move with your home comfort systems. We handle repairs and new installations of high-efficiency gas, oil, and electric furnaces, two-stage furnaces, boilers, as well as heat pumps.

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What do Good Furnaces Have in Common?

The best furnaces are efficient. They keep a home warm and comfortable. They provide steady, dependable performance year after year. And they are quiet, long-lasting, and low in service frequency and cost.

Which Furnaces are Energy Efficient?

When a furnace loses, or wastes heat, it requires more energy to keep your home warm. Some furnaces lose heat through the walls of the furnace cabinet. A high-efficiency furnace generally wears a higher price tag, but it can make up the difference by reducing operating costs over the long run. And with today's consumer interest in efficiency, such equipment enhances the bottom line of your home.

Are Some Heat Pumps Better Than Others?

Naturally, energy efficiency is important. But when making your selection, remember low operating costs are little comfort if service and repair bills are high. Don't be sold on energy efficiency alone.

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What Should I Know About SEER and HSPF?

The Department of Energy requires all air-conditioning and heating equipment manufacturers to evaluate and rate the efficiency of their equipment on a seasonal basis. These ratings are known as the SEER, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating, for air conditioners and the HSPF, or Heating Seasonal Performance Factor, for heating equipment.

Heat pumps use both numbers. The higher the SEER or HSPF rating, the more efficient the heat pump. High-efficiency units cost more. But since operating costs are lower, the payback period may be shorter than you realize. A high SEER/HSPF heat pump also can add value to your home, which is important to today's energy-conscious home buyers.