A Perfect Furnace for Your Home
One of the key elements of your HVAC system is the furnace. The furnace starts heating the air when your thermostat is set. This heated air is circulated throughout your house by a fan that turns on. The type of furnace determines how heat is transmitted to the air. Make sure to consult with furnace repair and installation professionals before making your home’s new furnace selection. When installing a new furnace, there are several things to think about. Learn more about the many furnace kinds so you can determine which ones are available to you.
Electric Furnace
You can utilize an electric-powered furnace if your home doesn’t have a natural gas connection running into it. The heat that is transferred to the air by these systems is produced by electric heating components. Electric furnaces are typically less expensive to buy upfront, and because they are smaller than traditional furnaces, they may easily fit in most rooms.
Gas Furnace
Natural gas furnaces, which use gas piping from the municipal line, are currently the most prevalent type of furnace in households. The hot combustion gas is produced by the gas jets along a burner, which then ignites. Fans then circulate the heated air via the ducts. Due to the low cost of gas in comparison to other fuels, gas furnaces are efficient at producing even warmth and are inexpensive to operate.
Modulating Furnace
The benefits of modulating furnaces may outweigh their higher price. To achieve the desired temperature set by the thermostat, a modulating furnace modifies the amount of gas it burns. With only a 12°F margin of error, this enables it to determine the temperature. Modulating furnaces run steadily at lower energy levels rather than repeatedly turning on and off, which saves energy.
Oil Furnace
In isolated places without natural gas lines, oil furnaces are more common. In this situation, homeowners must buy storage tanks for their oil and then replenish the tanks as needed. When maintained properly, oil furnaces have a lifespan that is almost twice that of gas furnaces. However, because oil prices are highly volatile, it is difficult to forecast what your ongoing fuel expenditures will be.
To learn about the furnace repair services and products Mike Bergen Heating and Cooling has to offer you, and if you live in or around the Springfield, IL region, please feel free to call us at (217) 210-0042 anytime.