Are you thinking about upgrading your furnace but not quite sure where to begin?
We understand. Furnaces are more efficient than ever, with a plethora of features designed to keep you comfortable. They come in different sizes and shapes, some more powerful than others. They also have different price points based on their efficiency ratings.
The thermostat is the brains of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. But it’s the furnace that provides all the muscle, teaming up with your ductwork to send warm air throughout your Ohio home.
And always remember, a happy home is a warm one! It would only take a few cold days in a row with no indoor heat for all the pipes in your home to freeze.
What matters most is to pick the right furnace that fits your budget and the size of your home. Our team at Wm. Price Heating and Cooling has the knowledge and expertise to help you make that choice. We’re a trusted name in Girard, OH for creating healthy homes. Give us a call today—we can schedule a free consultation to help with your next home improvement project.
Choosing the Right Furnace for Your Home
Today's gas furnaces can operate with multiple stages of heat. The number of stages your furnace has may impact your comfort, budget, and indoor air quality (IAQ).
Single-stage furnaces have just two settings, on or off. Your furnace switches on and continues to run to reach the desired temperature. Once it reaches the temperature, the furnace turns of. Single-stage furnaces are generally the least expensive to install. But they are the least efficient and tend to create hot and cold spots in your home.
Two-stage furnaces operate at full speed and half speed. This allows your furnace to heat your home more evenly, producing a more consistent temperature from room to room. In addition to producing better heating, the half-speed setting is much quieter.
Full Modulating furnaces are the gold standard of the heating world. These models adjust their output to provide precise comfort. Think of it like an accelerator on your vehicle. Only using what it needs, when it needs it to provide you with precise temperature control. They provide the longest run times, using the least amount of fuel to provide you with the lowest energy bills and maximized comfort.
The longer run cycles can also maximize how often your indoor air moves through the filter, removing harmful particles and excess dust from the air stream. Every home can benefit tremendously from a Full Modulating Furnace.
Choosing an Efficient Furnace
The AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) rating on your furnace indicates how much energy it converts. An energy-efficient furnace with an AFUE rating of 95 can convert 95 percent of the energy it consumes into heat.
The higher the AFUE rating, the more money you save on monthly utility bills. Energy-efficient furnaces emit fewer greenhouse gases and make less noise when they operate. If you want to reduce your home’s carbon footprint, the perfect place to start is with your heating and cooling equipment!
How Much Money Can a New Furnace Save You?
Our AFUE energy savings calculator can help determine how much you could save on your utility bills. Enter your current unit’s AFUE value and compare it to a newer, more efficient system.
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Furnace Installation or Replacement
Don’t invest in a quality HVAC system and then hire a substandard contractor to install it. You will never enjoy the full benefits of a system installed incorrectly.
At Wm. Price Heating and Cooling, we specialize in installing equipment the right way. We take our time to ensure everything is measured correctly. Our team will also conduct a thorough energy audit of your home to find additional ways to lower your energy use.
Be sure to ask about our convenient financing options (subject to approved credit) designed to make it easy for you to create your dream home.
Furnace Repairs
Odd-sounding noises, a spike in energy bills, or constant cycling—these signs indicate a problem with your furnace. Don’t wait for a minor issue to turn into a costly problem. Give us a call today if you detect a problem with your HVAC system. We promise never to replace a part unless necessary—or if we can demonstrate significant cost savings.
Furnace Maintenance
Want to get the most value from your HVAC system? Develop a preventative maintenance plan. Doing so can rejuvenate your equipment, increase your comfort, and lower your operating costs.
Give us a call today and ask about our customized Assurance and Security Plans tailored to fit your budget and needs. Enjoy peace of mind knowing a trusted professional is watching over your HVAC equipment.
Call Us Today
Our entire team at Wm. Price Heating and Cooling values the trust you placed in our company—we promise to work extra hard to keep your business. Let us install your next furnace. Give our Girard, OH office a call today for a free consultation. Call us at 330.545.3722 or request service online today.
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“Received my appoint reminder the day before and offered an earlier appointment and took it. Worked well with my schedule since I had two homes being serviced that day. Thank you for the flexibility.
Day of service, Josh, my tech, phoned to say he would see me in 20 minutes. He was right on time, respectful of property, did his inspection and was open to any questions I may have.
Always satisfied with the Price team!”
Michele, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re glad the appointment reminders and the earlier availability helped make your busy day a little easier Servicing two homes can be a juggle!
We’re also happy to hear our technician took great care of you and your mother’s furnace maintenance. Being on time, respectful, and thorough are standards we take seriously, and it means a lot to know that comes through.
We truly appreciate you both being Maintenance Plan members and trusting the Price team with your home comfort. Thank you again for your continued support!
On Monday, November 3, 2025, Paul Walters and Josh Reed installed our new furnace. Despite the fact that the wrong furnace had been shipped to them, they and others at your company, handled the problem and the installation very well. Paul and Josh dismantled and removed the old furnace, and the correct, new furnace arrived just as they finished the removal. Everything went well and by 4:30 PM we had heat and the work area was clean and in good order.
Tim Petzak was the salesperson, and I think I mentioned earlier how helpful he was and continued to be after the new furnace was installed when I asked him some follow-up questions.
You have very good employees in Paul, Tim, and Josh and I hope you appreciate them because they are excellent representatives for your company. I hope you appreciate them and treat them well.
It was especially wonderful to see Paul again. He helped install both of our original furnaces 25 years ago as well as our new furnace last year and now this one. He is such a nice person and always does a good job. I know if he is on the call, I have nothing to worry about.
Beth, thank you so much for your thoughtful 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear you’re happy with our teams and your new furnace installation.
Paul, Josh, and Tim will be ecstatic to read your comments — they take great pride in providing professional, dependable heating. We’re so grateful for your loyalty for so many years and truly appreciate the trust you continue to place in Wm. Price Heating & Cooling to keep your New Wilmington home warm and comfortable!
“Tim did a great job of explaining what needed to be done for care and maintenance of the furnace.”
Thank you so much, Jayne!
We’re happy to hear Tim G took great care of you and your furnace. He’s excellent at explaining what needs to be done and why, and we’re glad that came through during your maintenance visit.
We appreciate you choosing Price Heating & Cooling and trusting us to keep your home comfortable in Canfield. If you ever have questions or need anything, we’re just a call away!
“To: Staff and all technicians:
We have been customers for 45 years. All of our encounters have been met with unsurpassed
quality service. Thank you Dan today for your help.
We are sad to be moving out of the area and wanted to thank you for all your help over the years.
Thank you,
George & Janet”
George & Janet, thank you so much.
It has truly been an honor to be your heating and cooling company for the past 45 years. Customers like you are the reason we love what we do.
We know selling your home and moving can be stressful, and while we’re sad to see you go, we are incredibly grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us over the years. Dan B and our entire team appreciate your kind words and the opportunity to care for your home for so long.
Wishing you nothing but comfort, peace, and happiness in your new chapter. You will always be part of the Price Heating family — and we will truly miss you.
With heartfelt thanks,
All of us at Wm. Price Heating & Cooling
“We're so grateful to know we have good trustworthy people who perform a service that provides us with comfort for each season. Price service is scheduled, precise and thorough everytime. We're very happy.”
Thank you, Debra, for your 5-star review in Warren, OH! 🙌 We’re so grateful for your trust and happy to know Chris W completed your furnace maintenance and verified everything is in top shape. 😊❄️🔥
“Chris and Kayden were here today to do yearly maintenance. They were both wonderful and efficient, very nice. Answered all my questions. I always have had great service with Price Heating, the best !!!”
Mary, thank you for being such a loyal customer in Girard! We’re so glad Chris and Caden made your AC and furnace maintenance a great experience by being efficient, friendly, and answering all your questions. We truly appreciate your trust in Price Heating & Cooling and look forward to keeping your home comfortable for many more years!
“Paul and Mark were efficient and professional. They did a wonderful job installing my new furnace. Highly recommend Price for heating and cooling needs”
We’re thrilled to hear that Paul and Mark turned up the heat on professionalism while keeping everything cool at your N. Lima home. Your recommendation is the perfect fuel for our team’s commitment to excellence. Should you need more warmth (or a cool breeze) in the future, we’re here for you!
“Highly recommend Price for all your home heating and cooling needs. Great installers, friendly and answered all our questions.”
Thank you John! We truly appreciate your 5 star review!! It’s great to hear that Spencer and Forest did so well making sure you were completely satisfied. With so many options, your recommendation means so much! Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to replace your furnace. We are always here if you need us.
“I work out of town and the inside people worked with me to make sure they had someone ready to go when I was home. My furnace was out they got parts within a day and was here next day Saturday to get me up and running everyone was top notch”
Thank you for taking to share your experience, Rod! We completely understand how important it is to have a reliable furnace, especially during these colder months. We are glad we could work with your schedule to get everything up and running! Our teams are committed to providing top-level services, even when scheduling or circumstances present unique challenges. If you ever need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out – we are always here to help.