How Much Does a Two Stage Furnace Cost?

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Just so, does a 2 stage furnace really save money?

Your two stage furnace saves on energy costs because it doesn't burn as much fuel. Your two-stage furnace saves gas because it doesn't dump as much fuel into the heat exchanger when it's only moderately cold outside.

Similarly, do I need a 2 stage thermostat for a 2 stage furnace? The thermostat only kicks in the second stage if the furnace can't maintain 6 to 8 degrees per hour. A two-stage thermostat may need more wires than your current programmable thermostat. If you plan to keep your home at a constant temperature, you don't need a two-stage thermostat.

Accordingly, is a 2 stage furnace better?

A two-stage furnace runs at 70% capacity most of the time it is heating. This gives you better efficiency. The heat cycle is longer, but more consistent. The most efficient two-stage furnaces are 95% to 97% efficient.

How does a 2 stage gas furnace work?

Two-stage heating means the furnace has two levels of heat output: high for cold winter days and low for milder days. Since the low setting is adequate to meet household heating demands 80% of the time, a two-stage unit runs for longer periods and provides more even heat distribution.