Your Fairfield-Hamilton Heating & Cooling, family knows all too well the confusion surrounding home furnaces. It seems like information is thrown out from every which way in order to maintain your HVAC system properly – whether solicited or not. It isn’t easy to discern between fact and fiction. However, as a homeowner, you want correct information to keep things running smoothly. So how do you know what furnace upkeep methods to practice and what not to practice? Below are five of the most common furnace myths we have debunked for you:
You Need to Get a Larger Furnace
It is not uncommon for homeowners to think that a larger furnace will heat a home more efficiently than a smaller unit. But this isn’t true. Each furnace was designed and created for a particular-sized space. Depending on the square footage of your home and other factors, your house will need a furnace that fits its size. In addition, installing an oversized furnace will use up large amounts of energy and result in it wearing down sooner.
You Need to Raise the Heat Setting for a Faster Turnout
Unfortunately, raising your thermostat’s heat setting to a higher number in the hope of decreasing the heating duration will not work. The furnace will still blow out warm air, and that air needs to circulate throughout the rest of the house at the desired temperature. If anything, setting the degree higher will take longer for the furnace to reach. If you want your home to be heated as quickly as possible, the best thing to do is make sure all registers and vents are open, and nothing is blocking them.
You Only Need a High-Efficiency Furnace
Despite popular opinion, a high-efficiency furnace is not the only thing you need to save energy and money on your heating bill. Let’s think about it. You can do your research, talk to multiple professionals, and purchase the most expensive energy-efficient furnace out there. But what happens after installation and all that warm air your furnace is blowing out blows right out the door? You’d essentially be throwing money out the door! A high-efficiency furnace is a fantastic option to save money and energy. However, unless the home it is placed in is properly winterized, the warm air can escape right out of your home, causing your furnace will overwork itself.
You Should Run Your Furnace into the Ground
Admittedly, we all like to get the most use out of what we pay for. That is understandable. However, a furnace is a serious piece of equipment. So, you want to consider all pros and cons before deciding to repair or replace it. Unfortunately, some homeowners opt to keep repairing part after part, which creates a monster-like pieced-together furnace. This is where you want to consider safety as well as energy efficiency. Sometimes, replacing the furnace is the smartest route to go.
You Don’t Need a Tune-Up & Safety Check
We claim this myth as false! Maintenance on your furnace is so important. Your furnace should be serviced at least once a year and preferably before the winter starts. You may feel like everything is running fine with your furnace, and that may very well be true. But tune-ups ensure nothing is going on underneath and can prevent issues from coming up in the future. Safety is another reason we highly recommend furnace maintenance. Getting a safety check makes everything meets the current safety standards.
We want nothing but the best for you and your family. At Fairfield-Hamilton Heating & Cooling, your comfort and safety are our top priority. Having gone through these furnace myths, we hope these points have proven informative. If you have any more questions or concerns, we would be happy to hear from you!
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