CLASSIC HEATING
"TO KEEP YOUR HOME IN THE RIGHT CONDITION"
ECONOMIC COMPARISON
between the BRYANT
High Efficiency Condensing Gas Furnace (96.6% A.F.U.E.)
and the BRYANT Mid Efficiency Furnace (80%)
| House Type: | Older (built prior to 1986) Detached 2000 sq. ft. |
| Heating Option #1: | High Efficiency BRYANT Condensing Gas Furnace (96.6% A.F.U.E.) |
| Heating Option #2: | Mid Efficiency BRYANT Gas Furnace (80 - 85% A.F.U.E.) |
Extra cost to purchase a high efficiency furnace versus a mid efficiency furnace: $800
| Return on Investment | = | Annual Fuel Savings -------------------------------- Extra Cost for high efficiency |
Vancouver |
Calgary |
Regina |
Winnipeg |
Toronto |
Barrie |
Sudbury |
|
| Annual heating cost with mid efficiency furnace (80% A.F.U.E.) | $633 |
$540 |
$804 |
$1080 |
$640 |
$800 |
$1900 |
| Annual heating cost with high efficiency furnace (92% A.F.U.E.) | $551 |
$470 |
$699 |
$939 |
$557 |
$696 |
$1652 |
| Annual fuel savings with high efficiency | $82 |
$70 |
$105 |
$141 |
$83 |
$104 |
$248 |
| Extra cost for high efficiency | $800 |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
| Return on investment = annual fuel savings ÷ extra cost for high efficiency |
10.25% |
8.75% |
13.1% |
17.6% |
10.4% |
13% |
31% |
Note: Estimate of heating costs were calculated for an older 2000 sq. ft. home, built
before 1986. Calculations were based on construction and insulation standards in effect at
that time. 
Current local costs for natural gas were used.
Data was obtained from Natural Resources Canada, The Ontario Ministry of Energy and local industry sources.
Homes which are bigger or located in a colder climate will produce a better return on investment.
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