Surely, it doesn’t really matter how big my furnace is, right?
Wrong!
See, despite the saying, bigger is not always better, and this is especially the case when it comes to the size of your furnace. We completely understand the assumption that the bigger the furnace is, the more output it’ll produce, and the warmer you’ll be. And although this is somewhat true, if the size of your furnace is too large for your home’s unique output needs, it can severely impact performance (and yes, the same applies if the furnace is too small for your home!)
In case you are not yet convinced, keep reading below. Trust us, you don’t want an oversized or undersized furnace installed in your home, and below, we’ll tell you why.
It can definitely be pretty confusing—just how exactly do you know what your furnace needs at the start of the heating season? Of course, you want to make sure that your furnace is fully equipped and prepared to keep you and your family warm and toasty all winter long, so what do you do?
It’s officially Fall! Now is the perfect time to unbox those cozy sweaters, plan a trip to an apple orchard, and save your pennies for your daily pumpkin-flavored beverage!
It’s kind of like when you say, “Oh, I will just get gas on my way to work tomorrow!” We all know that you aren’t going to want to do it then, so why not just do it the night before and save yourself the time?
New homes are built with efficiency in mind, and for home builders, this means sealing them up as tightly as possible. Sure, this does wonders for your heating and cooling efficiency, however, it can seriously impact your indoor air quality, as tight sealing can seriously limit the amount of natural ventilation in the house. For this reason, it is important that homeowners have the proper ventilation systems in place, specifically heat recovery and energy recovery ventilators.
On, off, on, off, on, off, on, off… you get the picture. It’s called short-cycling, and it is perhaps one of the most annoying things that could go wrong with your AC. Why? Because not only will it dramatically increase wear and tear on the system, but it’ll also put quite a large hole in your wallet.
We get it—letting go of your air conditioner and replacing it with a new system can be a bit overwhelming! But, we are here to tell you that sometimes letting go is sometimes for the better, especially if you’ve got an old, outdated AC!
Finding a great way to keep your home cool during the summer can be a little tricky—there are just so many options to choose from! However, there is one system, in particular, that stands out from all the rest: the ductless system.
We love heat pumps! Why? Because they’re super efficient, highly effective, and have the ability to provide year-round comfort with just the flip of a switch (but, more on that later!) Honestly, we can’t think of many reasons why homeowners shouldn’t be as enthusiastic about heat pumps as we are!
If you own a ductless system, you know how truly great they are — they’re super efficient, highly effective, and can provide year-round comfort with just the flip of a switch! Who wouldn’t want one of these systems, right?
