As winter approaches, hopefully you are well equipped with a heater that\u2019s been maintained in the last year and is ready to take on cooler temperatures. If you aren\u2019t, and you\u2019re considering replacing your heater with a new system, now is the time to do so\u2014while temperatures are still fairly mild.<\/p>\n
A new heating system can be a huge benefit to your home\u2019s comfort levels when winter comes, but you should do all that you can to prepare for a new heating system purchase. While you could go out and just get a newer version of the heater you currently\u00a0have, you could be missing out on some great factors, such as improved\u00a0efficiency, or a system more suited to your needs. Keep reading to learn more about what you should consider when purchasing a new heater.<\/p>\n
The power levels of your heating system need to match the size of your home, but that\u2019s not all. Our professionals also take into consideration a number of other factors when determining what size system is best for your home, such as the amount of insulation and sunlight exposure in your home.<\/p>\n
If your heater isn\u2019t powerful enough, then it can\u2019t possibly work effectively. However, if it\u2019s too<\/em> powerful, then it will go through a process called short-cycling where it cycles on and off rapidly\u2014which is highly\u00a0inefficient.<\/p>\n AFUE ratings are given to furnaces and stand for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency<\/em>. This measures how well your heating system uses energy. It\u2019s a percentage telling you how much of the heater\u2019s energy is going into actually heating your home. You\u2019ll want to aim for the highest rating as your budget will allow.<\/p>\n Even if you do choose to purchase the same heating system as you had before, there are still a number of other upgrades you can make to\u00a0help it function more efficiently. For example, a new digital thermostat to replace an old manual model will help you have more control over the temperature of your home. Additionally, a zone control system allows you to heat only the rooms in your home that are occupied.<\/p>\nAFUE Rating<\/h3>\n
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