Picking the Right Furnace for your Home

The furnace is the acknowledged heart of every heating system. There are many furnace makers out in the market, each one with their own strengths and drawbacks, as well as differing modes of energy generation. So how will you know which furnace will be suitable for your home? There are some factors to account for:

Power sources will be a major issue in the selection and will often be determined by the accessibility of your community to certain power sources. For instance, the selection can steer towards gas or heating oil-powered furnaces if the community is serviced by an existing utility line.

Efficiency is measured by how much of the fuel is converted into heat, as determined by an annual utilization efficiency rating (AFUE) on the furnace label. An AFUE number of 90 indicates that 90% of the fuel is used up as internal heating.

The size of the unit you need is measured in terms of British thermal units per hour (BTU). It usually requires a professional to measure the dimensions and insulation of each room, plus the level of air filtration.

Your preferred contractor can calculate all the heating variables and find the proper furnace model for you. With a good contractor’s help, you will have a furnace that effectively generates enough heat for your home without costing too much.