6 Ways to Save on the Price of a New Gas Furnace

The price of a new furnace is not something to be taken lightly, especially when the economy is somewhat shaky and every penny counts even more than it did before! When its time to replace your furnace, knowing just a few extra things about your options and furnace features (that can be costly) you may not need, can help you save money on the price of a new furnace!

In this gas furnace guide article about selecting a new home furnace, we want to help you get the most gas furnace for the least amount of money!

6 Ways to Save on the Price of a New Furnace

Always Ask for a Discount

The quickest and easiest way to save money on the price of a new furnace… is to simply ask! Some of the easiest and most effective cost saving questions you can ask the contractor in front of you are:

Is this Your Absolute Best Price?
Is there a Cash Discount?
Will you take less if I Buy Right NOW?

Don’t Buy Features That You Don’t Need

Knowing about the various gas furnace features and what they mean might save you quite a bit of time and money! If high efficiency or electronic controls don’t really make a difference to you, there is no need to have them on the gas furnace!

Always Get Three Comparable Estimates

Competition is what makes the free market system work so well! Never settle for less than three estimates on the price of a new furnace from local heating contractors, and always make it clear you are not buying until you have three estimates! If you are unsure of who to call and trust, make use of a service like QualitySmith or ServiceMagic, who screen contractors ahead of time, and you offer 3 free estimates!

Check with Your Local Gas Company for Incentives

Most local utility companies are now offering incentives to buy a higher efficiency gas furnace! Check with your local utility company to see if they have any.

Take Advantage of Manufacturer Rebates

Most of the gas furnace brands are offering some kind of rebate or added discounts for choosing their product! When your contractor is presenting options, always ask if the manufacturers are offering any way to save on the price of a gas furnace purchased through them.

Make use of Furnace Tax Credits

There are several ways to use the furnace tax credits before they expire in Dec. Read the 2010 Furnace Tax Credit Guide or check with the EnergyStar website for any additional tax incentives before they expire!