{"id":1028,"date":"2011-10-21T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2011-10-21T12:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/?p=1028"},"modified":"2019-07-24T15:00:25","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T19:00:25","slug":"things-to-look-for-when-buying-a-heating-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/heating\/things-to-look-for-when-buying-a-heating-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Look for When Buying a Heating System"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are in the market for a new or replacement heating system<\/a> in\u00a0Abington\u00a0and don\u2019t know much about heating systems, you are not alone. Many homeowners are in the same boat as you. And many of that number put their trust in their local, professional, and qualified heating and cooling contractor to find the right furnace for their homes.<\/p>\n

Before calling for an estimate, there are some things you can do to \u201cprepare\u201d yourself for one of the most important purchase you can make. Here is a checklist of things you should look for when buying a heating system.<\/p>\n

Know your energy alternatives. There are lots of options today when it comes to heating your home. Gone are the days when the choices were so cut and dried. Check with your heating and cooling contractor<\/a> for suggestions.<\/p>\n

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  1. Know what size your furnace should be. Furnaces<\/a> are not \u201cone size fits all.\u201d The size of the furnace is determined by its Btu (British thermal unit) rating. For example, a one-story ranch home on a crawl space requires less heating capacity than a two-story colonial with a basement, thus it would require a furnace with a smaller numbered Btu rating. A home with a great deal of heat loss through windows and doors may require various furnace sizes. And don\u2019t forget about insulation. Insulation can affect the furnace size, too. Again, check with your heating and cooling contractor for recommendations.<\/li>\n
  2. How much room do you need for your furnace? Some homes have mechanical rooms for furnaces and water heaters while others utilize attics, basements, or crawlspaces for furnaces. If you think you need a big furnace to heat a big home, think again. Furnace manufacturers have been downsizing their heating equipment for years, while maintaining the same heating capacities. One example are wall hung boilers, which utilize water and electric as heating sources and are installed on a wall, making the unit easy to locate and easy to service \u2013 while at the same time being off the floor and out of the way.<\/li>\n
  3. Will your heating system be \u201cplug and play?\u201d New furnaces can take the place of the ones they are replacing by using the same space. But sometimes a replacement unit may need some altering to fit into an existing duct system. It is almost a given that a new plenum (the part attaching the furnace to the ductwork) will have to be fabricated. But the new furnace may also require some other modifications to an existing duct system. You should understand this ahead of time and be prepared to pay additional costs.<\/li>\n
  4. A box is a box is a box. As a rule, most heating systems are made the same. In some cases, one furnace manufacturer may produce several different brand names. The best \u201cbrand\u201d is the heating and cooling contractor who installs and services your heating equipment. Do your homework ahead of time and find a qualified and professional contractor. Ask friends and family for recommendations. This is may be the most important thing to look for when buying a heating system<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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