Which furnace is the right size for me?

When the time comes to replace your outdated furnace, it’s important to understand one size does not fit all. A system that is not sized correctly for your home, will not only affect your comfort but can result in shortened life of your furnace, and leave you spending extra money on your utility bills.

If you pick a system oversized for your house, you’ll start to experience short cycles. This is because your oversized furnace heated your home too quickly, turning off before the furnace can reach the right operating temperatures. An undersized or oversized system can lead to a decreased life span and cost you more in energy bills.

How can you be sure you know the correct furnace size for your home? Start with a load calculation from the experts at Farnell Mechanical, Inc.. A load calculation takes aspects from your home into review and measures the Btu (a number that indicates the heating capacity of a furnace) required to heat your house.

Some Things that Influence Furnace Size

• Square Footage—How large is the area your furnace will need to heat? Your technician will be sure to carefully measure the square footage of your home. Not every inch of your home may be included during this process. Often, it is more useful to account only for the space that needs heating.
• Home Insulation—Insulation works to keep warm air from leaving your home through the cold winter months. It also strongly affects energy efficiency and how large of a heating system you’ll need. Let the experts from Farnell Mechanical, Inc. review the insulation in your walls and attic. They’ll help you select the best furnace for your house.
• Type of Window—Just like your walls, the particular type of windows in your home, frame type, glaze type, gas fills/spaces, etc. will influence your heating and cooling requirements.
• Outdoor Climate—Factor in the range of weather you get in Auburn and Opelika. You’ll want a furnace that can handle the conditions of your environment every year, without overworking itself.

Don’t settle for ‘close enough’ when picking your new furnace. Let the professionals at Farnell Mechanical, Inc. help you find a system that will fit your home properly. When you’re ready to start the process, call us at 334-524-2458 or arrange an appointment online. Whether you have additional questions about furnace size or want to discuss options for your space, our experts are happy to help you out.