Furnace Sales: How to Choose the Right Unit

Posted by Robert Morgan
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Jul 26, 2021
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Your furnace essentially serves to provide you with a comfortable environment at home. It should perform efficiently when the weather is bad. So, do you have an old, inefficient home furnace that does not give you the desired results? In such a situation, you need to replace the unit with a new one.

When choosing a new furnace, it's important to consider the size of your home, unit placement, heating costs and energy efficiency.

You can use these tips to purchase a high-quality furnace that will provide comfortable heat for years to come without wasting your money.

1 – Size

It is vital to determine the correct size of furnace for your home to provide you with enough comfort. Consider your home's square footage and insulation, how high your ceilings are, and how many windows you have. Too large a furnace can result in uneven heat, frequent on and off, short lifetime and repairs. The same facts hold for too small a furnace.

An appropriately sized furnace will heat evenly and reduce stress on the system to ensure a longer furnace life.

2 – Choose Your Fuel Source

Forced air furnaces powered by gas, oil or electricity are available in the market. Gas is the most popular as it is readily available. It is also the most economical and cleaner. Installing a gas furnace than an oil one is a good idea. If gas is unavailable near you, oil is your best option. In contrast, electric furnaces are inexpensive to both purchase and install. Consult a reliable HVAC service for the right choice according to where you stay. 

3 –Energy Efficiency

When shopping for a furnace, AFUE or Annual Fuel Use Efficiency is important. Check for the AFUE Rating. A higher AFUE number signals higher energy efficiency. It means that you can reduce your monthly heating bills. However, make sure your air duct system is intact, and your home is well insulated. Or else, you'll be wasting heat and spending money in the process.

4 - Major features

Consider the following: 

A - Look for Two-stage valves that control the flow of fuel. The furnace will run high when it is first turned on and then at low flow to maintain the desired temperature.

B -Sealed combustion, which is more energy-efficient and helps protect your home from dangerous carbon monoxide. 

C – A longer warranty with a new furnace will give you more comprehensive protection if you buy an efficient model. 

Bottom Line 

You can go through the points when buying a unit from Furnace Sales in Ottawa.  Connect with Airzone HVAC Services when you need a new furnace and ensure that your new equipment is properly maintained. 

Robert Morgan is the author of this article. For more details about HVAC Repair in Ottawa please visit our website: airzonehvac.ca

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