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Furnace
Natural Gas 95%+ High-Efficiency
Offers highly efficient heating with precise temperature control in modulating units and low electricity usage.
Natural Gas 80% Mid-Efficiency
Mid-efficiency furnace with direct drive motor last sold in 2009.
Natural Gas 65% Low-Efficiency
Low-efficiency heating with belt drive motor last sold in 1994.
Electric
Uses an electric heat element to generate heat without requiring external venting.
Propane 95%+ High-Efficiency
Provides similar benefits of high-efficient natural gas heating for off-grid applications.
Propane 80% Mid-Efficiency
Provides similar benefits of mid-efficient natural gas heating for off-grid applications.
Propane 65% Low-Efficiency
Provides similar benefits of low-efficient natural gas heating for off-grid applications.
Fuel Oil 85% Mid-Efficiency
Burns heating oil as an energy source for centralized heating distribution.
Fuel Oil 83% Flame Retention
Older style heating option with flame retention to increase efficiency.
Fuel Oil 71% Low-Efficiency
Older style option for centralized heating distribution.
Garage Heater
Natural Gas Infrared
Uses infrared heat transfer to provide convection heating more efficiently than forced air and without the noise of a fan.
Natural Gas Forced Air
Common unit style that relies on a heat exchanger and an electric fan to distribute warm air into the space.
Electric
Uses an electric element and a fan to distribute air with simple operation and install.
Propane Infrared
Uses infrared heat transfer to provide convection heating more efficiently than forced air and without the noise of a fan.
Propane Forced Air
Common unit style that relies on a heat exchanger and an electric fan to distribute warm air into the space.
Indoor Fireplace
Natural Gas
Provides instant heat and ambience of a flame with continuous supply and no-hassle operation.
Electric
A plug-in unit that provides limited heat and simulates a flame, plus offers portability as no venting is required.
Conventional Wood
Conventional wood-burning unit with all the pros and cons of a traditional fire.
Efficient Wood
High-efficient wood-burning fireplace with real fire that heats your home better than a conventional wood fireplace.
Propane
Provides instant heat and ambience of a flame.
Shop Heater
Natural Gas Infrared Heater
Uses infrared heat transfer to provide convection heating more efficiently than forced air and without the noise of a fan.
Natural Gas Forced Air Heater
Common unit style that relies on a heat exchanger and an electric fan to distribute warm air into the space.
Electric Heater
Uses an electric element and a fan to distribute air with simple operation and install.
Propane Infrared Heater
Uses infrared heat transfer to provide convection heating more efficiently than forced air and without the noise of a fan.
Propane Forced Air
Common unit style that relies on a heat exchanger and an electric fan to distribute warm air into the space.
Water Heater
Natural Gas Condensing Tankless High-Efficiency
Heats water on demand as you need it using a two-burner system.
Natural Gas Condensing Tank High-Efficiency
Uses a high-efficiency heat exchanger to maintain hot water in a tank.
Natural Gas Power Vent Mid-Efficiency
Has a conventional tank and uses a fan to blow exhaust gases outside.
Natural Gas Chimney Vented Low-Efficiency
Uses an older style of heat exchanger to heat water in a tank and is naturally vented through the chimney.
Electric
Electric resistance coils with no venting requirements make for easier installation. Lower heat output means longer heat recovery time.
Propane Condensing Tankless High-Efficiency
Heats water on demand with a two-burner system.
Propane Condensing Tank High-Efficiency
Uses a high-efficiency heat exchanger to maintain hot water in a tank.
Propane Vent Mid-Efficiency
Has a conventional tank and uses a fan to blow exhaust gases outside.
Propane Chimney Vented Low-Efficiency
Uses an older style of heat exchanger to heat water in a tank and is naturally vented through the chimney.
Clothes Dryer
Natural Gas
Uses a natural gas burner to generate instant heat for faster drying.
Efficient Electric Vented
A more efficient electric dryer that vents moisture outside your home.
Electric Ventless
Uses a condenser and heat pump to improve efficiency compared to a standard electric dryer.
Kitchen Cooktop
Natural Gas
The choice of professionals with instant heat and precise temperature control.
Electric
Uses ceramic glass or coil elements that heat up more slowly and heats in intermittent cycles.
Propane
Allows cooking when off the grid.
Kitchen Range
Natural Gas
Fast heating with a clean-burning flame that provides moist and even baking.
Electric
Produces a dry heat ideal for broiling.
Propane
Allows for cooking when off the grid.
Barbecue
Natural Gas
Connects directly to your natural gas for continuous supply and instant grilling.
Propane
Portable and fast grilling that uses refillable tanks.
Charcoal
Traditional barbecue that uses charcoal briquettes.
Charcoal Premium Briquettes
Traditional charcoal barbecue that uses higher output briquettes.
Outdoor Fire Table
Natural Gas
Connects directly to your natural gas line with instant heat, continuous supply and without worrying about sparks or smoke.
Propane
Uses refillable tank to provide heat and backyard ambiance.
Patio Heater
Natural Gas Infrared Heat
Uses radiant heat transfer to provide continuous heat without an open flame or a tank.
Propane Infrared Heat
Uses radiant transfer and requires a tank to refill and store. Ideal for portability.