How long to recover the cost of a 90% vs 80% natural gas furnace?

Question

I have fuel oil now and I'm looking to replace it with a gas furnace. I don't think I want to go with a 95% percent effeciently due the the difference in cost.

Does anyone have experience with the actual cost one would be saving by going with a 90% effecient vs an 80%?

Answer 1

It may never pay off. The higher efficiency models require more maint and repair. The 80 percent models are simple and trouble free. It is more an issue of being green than saving money. I am sure some furnace seller will give me the thumbs down, but it's true.