Furnace Replacement — Eric Dale Heating and Air Conditioning
Serving Calhoun County, Michigan — Battle Creek • Marshall • Albion • Springfield • Bedford Charter Township • Olivet
Quick Price Snapshot
New furnace installations start at $3,795. Most homeowners in Calhoun County, Michigan, spend between $3,795 and $10,000, depending on the efficiency, size, features, and installation details.
Furnace Replacement FAQ — Eric Dale Heating and Air Conditioning
AFUE = Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency — how much of every fuel dollar becomes heat.
- 80 AFUE: 80% efficient → 80¢ heats your home, 20¢ is wasted
- 96 AFUE: 96% efficient → 96¢ heats, 4¢ wasted
- 99 AFUE: 99% efficient → 99¢ heats, almost nothing wasted
Modern furnaces range from 80% to 99% AFUE.
Yes, when viewed over the furnace’s full 20-year life:
Gas savings: A 99% AFUE furnace uses ~19.2% less gas than 80%. With $800 Year-1 usage:
- 0% escalation: ≈ $3,072 saved in 20 years
- 2% escalation: ≈ $3,744 saved
- 4% escalation: ≈ $4,464 saved
Electricity savings: ECM vs PSC saves ≈ $3,256 in 20 years.
Combined savings: ≈ $6,300–$7,700.
Fuel costs don’t always rise smoothly—world events and supply shifts can cause quick spikes. If prices jump faster than expected, high efficiency saves even more.
Plus, real-world benefits:
- Property resale & value
- Lower climate impact
As a Lennox Premier Dealer, we install 80–99% AFUE Lennox furnaces and help you capture rebates, tax credits, and specials.
- PSC (standard): ~840 kWh/season (~$175/year)
- ECM (variable-speed): ~270 kWh/season (~$56/year)
That’s about $120/year saved, or ~$3,250 over 20 years in Michigan conditions.
- Single-stage: One flame level. Cheapest upfront, least efficient, uneven comfort.
- Two-stage: Low flame most of the time, high only in extreme cold. Quieter, more efficient.
- Modulating: Adjusts in small increments with an ECM blower. Quietest, most efficient, steadiest comfort.
- Furnace age: ~20 years (or sooner without maintenance)
- Cracked heat exchanger or failed safety checks
- Repair bills stacking season after season
- Rising energy bills despite service
- Heating is uneven, noisy, or short-cycling
- 5–10 years parts coverage
- 20-year or lifetime heat-exchanger coverage (model/registration dependent)
- Seasonal specials and discounts
- Manufacturer rebates
- Utility rebates
- Federal tax credits for high-efficiency systems
- Financing options (with approved credit)
- Maintenance plans to protect performance
How to Get the Best Furnace for Your Home
- AFUE efficiency (80–99%) for operating cost control
- Correct BTU sizing
- Variable-speed ECM blowers
- Strong warranties
- Premier-level installation quality
Why Choose Eric Dale Heating and Air Conditioning
- Local and trusted since 2005
- Lennox Premier Dealer standards
- Licensed, insured, and certified technicians
- Transparent pricing
- Honest recommendations
- Fast, dependable service
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule your free in-home assessment. We’ll size your furnace, check ductwork and airflow, show Lennox options, and provide a clear, written quote with all available rebates and specials.