what do most people install?
the 80% which are less expensive, simpler but use more gas or the 905 which cost more and are more complicated but save more energy $$$
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I am in Rochester, NY and have just installed a Rheem Classic 90 Plus. The cost was just under $1400 and I feel that the extra money spent now for a higher quality/higher efficiency unit will result in cost savings in the NEAR future. With the cost of gas, efficiency will definitely work to your advantage.
thanks
that price is the heater price, or the installed heater price?
That price is the furnace alone. I think it was a 2 ton unit. My house is almost 1900 ft. but we are planning an addition. I traded some labor with my heat guy so the labor was free (other than the four hours I put in for him).
Wain - as a home inspector, I hear lots of differing views.
Some say the higher efficiency of the 90+ is offset by the higher maintenace and repair costs.
Some say the multi-stage are the cats meow - others shrug.
Personally, I would spend my time looking for a good, knowledgable, dependable heating contractor and go with whatever he is most comfortable with.
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