Winters are just round the corner, and you should be getting ready by checking the heating appliance. First off, is the HVAC system! Call a furnace repair guy to have it checked for any leaks and to check all the connections and usage. You would also need to see if the furnace is getting on properly, or if it needs any kind of repair. And if it has some corrosion or some leaks, then it might be time to get a new furnace. But what should you look for when selecting a gas furnace for your house? And should you go for a gas furnace?
We are going to go over the advantages of installing a gas furnace quickly, as we already have discussed them before. Maintenance cost and operating cost of gas furnace is very low, which make them a good option. The other advantage is that they run on efficient and cheap fuel, thereby reducing your energy cost.
What to Look for while Purchasing a Gas Furnace?
Size
The first and the most important thing to keep in mind while purchasing a new gas furnace is the size of the house and the placement of the vents. The most common mistake that people make is to analyze only the square footage of the house. The placement of the vent also has a great effect on the heating and cooling. And to counter that, the size of the furnace or the cooling system would also change. You can either get your ducts restructured to properly air the house or you can buy a higher tonnage system. So have an HVAC system technician properly analyze your house.
Efficiency
The next thing to consider is the efficiency of the furnace. It is necessary that you know what’s the consumption and efficiency rating of the gas furnace. A good furnace would have a 98% energy efficiency rating. You can check the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency to know about it. This saves you from getting conned. No matter which manufacturer you go with, select gas furnace with high AFUE rating.
Warranty
While purchasing a new gas furnace check the manufacturer warranty. There are some HVAC system suppliers that give service warranty over the standard manufacturer warranty. Good manufacturer would give you around 5 years of warranty on the system. So shop around and consult gas furnace suppliers before finalizing one.
