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If the time has come for you to purchase a new furnace, you\u2019re likely tempted to rush to buy the biggest and best you can afford. But we urge you to slow down\u2014just a bit\u2014and consider a few factors first. For instance, did you know that too large of a furnace will be just as detrimental to your comfort and efficiency as a system that\u2019s too small?<\/p>\n
This is one of the reasons you need a trained and experienced professional to help you with your purchase. Read on as we uncover some of the mistakes we\u2019ve seen other homeowners make.<\/p>\n
You may be getting a brand new furnace, but what is the state of your ductwork? If you\u2019re installing a furnace and connecting it to dirty or damaged air ducts, then you\u2019re doing yourself a disservice. You may soon realize that one room is cooler than the others, or that your indoor air quality is poor\u2014these are both things that can be impacted by your ducts.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s wise to have your ductwork inspected to see if it needs any sealing, repairs, or cleaning\u2014to ensure maximum furnace efficiency.<\/p>\n
Too many homeowners have an HVAC system installed and don\u2019t consider the other factors that contribute to their indoor air quality. It\u2019s not just about temperature, after all\u2014humidity levels can make your air especially dry and uncomfortable.<\/p>\n
And your furnace isn\u2019t to blame\u2014in fact, the dry air isn\u2019t great for your HVAC system either. When having an HVAC system installed, it\u2019s best to consider the whole-home, including what indoor air quality products, such as a whole-house humidifier, you may need.<\/p>\n
AFUE stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, and is a measurement of how efficiently the furnace you\u2019re purchasing will operate. The more efficient your furnace, the more heat you\u2019ll get per unit of fuel. The minimum standard AFUE for new systems is 78%, with a mid-efficiency system rating between 80-85 and a high-efficiency system between 90-97.<\/p>\n
The better the AFUE ratings, the more efficient heater you\u2019ll have. Of course, you\u2019ll want to consider your budget, but keep in mind that with better efficiency comes lower month-to-month costs, so it ultimately evens out.<\/p>\n
So we know we\u2019re talking about furnaces, but have you ever explored your other heating options? For instance, if your ductwork is severely damaged or if your air conditioner is also <\/em>about ready to call it quits, then you\u2019d do well to consider a ductless system.<\/p>\n We make this recommendation because at the name implies, a ductless system requires no ductwork. Not only that, but it can be used for your cooling needs and <\/em>your heating needs for year-round comfort. Ductless systems come with up to 4 individual air handlers that can be controlled independently of each other, allowing for more precise heating and cooling, plus a host of other benefits!<\/p>\n Of course, furnaces have their place, and a ductless system isn\u2019t right for every <\/em>home. We\u2019re happy to help you navigate this decision so you can make an informed choice about your next heater purchase.<\/p>\n For furnace installation in Eugene, OR<\/a> and more, contact Comfort Flow Heating<\/a> today. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Read on as we uncover some of the heating installation mistakes we\u2019ve seen other homeowners make.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[89,87],"class_list":["post-1843","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-eugene","tag-furnace-installation"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1843","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1843"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1843\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1845,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1843\/revisions\/1845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1843"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1843"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}