Consumer Reports Rates Ruud #1 For Furnace Reliability

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Consumer Reports Rates Ruud #1 For Furnace Reliability

November 16, 2016

Ardmore Fresh Air is family-owned and operated with over 40 years of experience. We are an honored Ruud Pro Partner, a reputable manufacturer for heating and cooling.

Each member of the team at Ardmore Fresh Air has a great deal of experience. We help customers find the best furnace for their home or business. Over the years, Ruud furnaces have continued to be one of the most popular and reliable items we install.

Consumer Reports Ruud Review

Now Consumer Reports has released their findings for gas furnace reliability for 2016. It is no surprise that Ruud furnaces ranked FIRST! Consumer Reports collected information and feedback from over 21,000 people. These people all had gas furnace installed between 2011 until the spring of 2016.

They ranked companies based on the rate at which gas furnaces break down or stop functioning. Ruud gas furnaces have an 8% breakdown rate. This led to them ranking ahead of all other furnace manufacturers. Trane and American Standard tied for second at 9%. Many companies like Bryant, Carrier, and Lennox had numbers in the 10-15% range. York furnaces reportedly have a 19% breakdown rate, worst by far among the major brands.

Here is the graph from Consumer Reports comparing the different brands:

If you want to replace your furnace or have noticed issues with your heating, give Ardmore Fresh Air a call! We are proud to carry the best gas furnaces from Ruud including the Ruud U97V Ultra Series Gas Furnace. The reliable Ultra Series Gas Furnace comes with the Ruud PlusOne Ignition System. This direct spark ignition (DSI) is the most reliable ignition systems available. Used only by Ruud in the Heating and Cooling industry, this technology is also used on ovens and stoves. These are appliances that you rely on daily.

Replacing an old heating system with modern equipment means better energy-efficiency. This translates to less wear and tear on the system because it won’t have to work so hard. You can also expect to see reductions in your heating bill when you put a new system in place.

Call our friendly staff at (847) 588-2400 or contact us online and ask about Ruud furnaces. If you want to replace your heating system with a furnace from Ruud, we are here to help.