A SMART RETURN ON A SMALL INVESTMENT. Chances are, your clients are going to ask you about upgrading their equipment. Upgrading does involve an initial investment. However, your clients will experience a significant return over the long term with yearly energy savings, lower maintenance costs, improved reliability and in the higher re-sale value of their home.
Here are some simple maintenance and upgrade tips you can pass along to help your clients reduce their home heating costs:
Maintaining Equipment
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Servicing the furnace before winter can save up to 5% per year
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Installing a smaller fuel nozzle can save up to 15% per year
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Installing a high efficiency burner can save up to 20% per year
Upgrading Equipment
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Modern oil-fired furnaces operate at 85% efficiency
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New ultra-modern oil-fired furnaces operate at 95% efficiency
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Direct oil-fired water heaters can pay for themselves in 1 to 3 years
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Modern fuel tanks are safer, more durable and can last up to 50 years
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