Selecting the appropriate size furnace for your home is a crucial decision that directly impacts your comfort, energy efficiency, and overall heating system performance. Installing a furnace that is too small may leave you shivering in the cold, while one that is too large can result in unnecessary energy consumption and increased utility bills. Continue reading to learn more from the team at Allied Services, Inc.
The first step in choosing the right furnace size is to understand your home’s heating load. Heating load refers to the amount of heat your home requires to maintain a comfortable temperature during the coldest weather conditions in your region. Several factors influence heating load, including:
Once you have a good understanding of your home’s heating load, you can use that information to calculate the required furnace size. Heating professionals typically use a formula that takes into account the factors mentioned above. However, you can use a simplified version by multiplying your home’s square footage by a climate-specific heating factor.
For example, if you have a 2,000-square-foot home and live in a cold climate, you might use a heating factor of 40-45 BTUs (British Thermal Units) per square foot. The calculation would look like this:
2,000 sq. ft. x 40 BTUs/sq. ft. = 80,000 BTUs
Here are some additional considerations:
Allied Services, Inc. provides quality furnace installations to the communities of Dayton, Oakwood, and beyond. Contact us today at (937) 269-5059 for a free estimate.
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