Even though a gas furnace is one of the most economical appliances you can use to heat your home, you might be able to lower your cost of home heating even more with these simple tips. Besides saving money, improving furnace efficiency can help extend its lifespan and make it run more safely. Keep it Clean Inspecting your air filter monthly and changing it when …
How Many BTUs Does a Typical Home Furnace Need?
Kansas City’s cold winters mean that the size of your home furnace is critical for both comfort and manageable energy bills. It’s for this reason why furnace sizing is such a complex task, and why a “typical” furnace BTU rating can’t be given. Common BTU ratings Because home heating needs vary widely, furnaces are available with BTU ratings ranging from …
Properly Size Your New Gas Furnace with These Simple Tips
Furnace efficiency has dramatically improved in recent years. For instance, a new gas furnace today delivering 98% AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) doesn’t need to be as large as an old furnace delivering 80 AFUE. To maximize your new furnace investment, it’s important to ensure that it’s sized properly for your home. Sizing a New Gas Furnace A new gas furnace needs to be …
Does Your Furnace Have a Strange Smell? One of These Factors Could Be the Culprit
Strange odors coming from your appliances are rarely a good sign, and in the case of a furnace or another combustion system, it could indicate a serious problem. If your furnace has a strange smell, you can use these rules of thumb to narrow down the culprits before calling the experts. If your furnace is blowing dusty-smelling air, this may …
When is the Right Time to Upgrade Your Furnace?
If your HVAC system has been working hard for your family for a number of years, you may be wondering if it’s time to upgrade your furnace. It’s always best to consider such upgrades while the current system is still working, in order to best weigh your options and make the most informed decision possible. Is a Furnace Upgrade Necessary? …
Time for a New Furnace? What You Need to Know
If your furnace is approaching 12 years old or more, you may want to give serious thought to replacing it with a modern high-efficiency model. Newer models are far more efficient in terms of energy savings. An older furnace can become less efficient as it ages. After about 10-15 years, your furnace’s performance typically begins to fall off. Researching for a new furnace …
Learn the Important Components and Features Included in a Furnace Installation
Selecting a new furnace for your Kansas City area home has long-lasting consequences. Because the average furnace is capable of heating a home for the next 15 to 20 years, it’s important that you choose the right one for your specific needs and family’s comfort. Before Your Furnace Installation Although every home has different needs, there are a few set items …
Schedule Fall Furnace Maintenance to Keep Your Heating System Operating Safely and Efficiently
Though we may hate to admit it, cool autumn nights are ahead, and it’s essential to schedule your furnace for its annual checkup before cold weather arrives. Fall furnace maintenance keeps your furnace running safely, at peak performance and efficiently thus significantly extending the lifespan of your heating system. The benefits of having your furnace serviced are many, while many problems can arise in …
Repair Or Replacement: Which Makes More Sense For Your Furnace?
For many homeowners the decision whether to pursue furnace repair or replacement is a complicated one. Making the right decision can save you time and money, so it is important to understand the specific needs of your home.
Considering a High-Efficiency Gas Furnace? Know All Your Options
The gas furnace you are replacing in your Greater Kansas City area home is probably 15 to 20 years old. Understand all your options as you choose a new gas furnace so you can make an informed comparison between traditional furnaces and newer, condensing gas furnaces.