Heating and cooling a home generally accounts for more than half of that home's energy usage. Fortunately, today's technology has improved vastly over the furnaces and air-conditioners of old. While a reduction in heating and cooling costs is the main benefit that you will realize.  There are additional benefits that a lot of home owners are not aware of that may be just as important.

Significant savings - The latest technology in furnaces are so efficient that they can convert as much as 96% of the heat produced from burning fuel into heating your home. In dollars and cents, that means that 96 cents on every dollar goes into heating your home. Considering that most older furnaces are around 60 - 70% efficient, you are sure to save money on your heating bill.

Combined heating and cooling - More and more homeowners and considering heat-pumps as a method of providing cost effective heating in the winter. But because the technology is based on leveraging the difference in heat between the inside and outside of your home, heat-pumps can also work in reverse to provide cooling in the summer. These all-in-one systems are a great option for homeowners that desire a comfortable home year-round.

No-hassle temperature control - A programmable thermostat is an essential of the modern home. These devices will turn your furnace or heat-pump on and off at scheduled times to help save on heating. Many homeowners see savings simply by programming their furnace to remain off at night thus saving on energy used to heat rooms that are not being used while the household is asleep.

Avoid winter breakdown - If you are concerned about the age of your current heating system, then consider getting it upgraded now. A breakdown in the middle of winter is not only inconvenient and potentially dangerous to those with certain medical conditions. But you are likely to pay more and wait longer to install your new furnace during the winter season when demand is highest.

Better air circulation - This is a very common feature on newer furnaces. Improved air circulation is derived from a fan that blows at different speeds depending on how much heat is called for in the home. These variable speed fans help to increase the air circulation in the home which helps reduce areas of stale or stagnant air.

Cleaner air - Anyone with allergies or asthma can attest to the irritation of being exposed to the air from an old or dirty furnace. Ecowest has a number of air purification and filtration solutions to help keep the air in your home fresh and clean.

No dangerous gases - Every year, the news reports highlight the dangers associated with combustion gases such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide. Ecowest's trained installers will test your home for these noxious gases and ensure that your family is safe day and night.