The Right Size Heating System Is Imperative

You might not realize it, but the size of your heating system needs to match the size of your home. When installing a new unit, it is important that the technician has the knowledge and experience to understand this. They will need to determine the appropriate size of unit that your home needs. A size of the unit affects many factors. Also, the type of heating unit you use, such as a forced air system or a boiler heating system, also plays a part in determining the correct size. In this article, we will discuss why the size of your heater makes a huge difference with your comfort and energy use when you are replacing your unit.

There are several different types of heating systems…

on the market these days. Some systems are more suited to certain types of homes and climates than others. To determine the most efficient home heating options for your home or structure, it helps to use an experienced HVAC technician.

A HVAC technician will analyze several different factors to determine the most efficient type of unit for your Old Saybrook heating system installation. The factors that they take into consideration include:

• the square footage of the structure
• the materials used to construct the structure
• type and amount of insulation found in the structure

With these factors, a technician can determine the output volume needed to warm the structure to the desired temperature. In this article, we will discuss several reasons why it is important to ensure that the heating unit is the correct size for your home.

Efficiency

It is obvious that you want your heater to work well…

but the real goal should be for your heater to work well and efficiently. In order to achieve maximum efficiency, it is important that the heater does not run too much or too little. When a heating unit is too powerful, it will turn on and off more frequently. It doesn’t need much time before it reaches the set temperature on your thermostat. However, if the unit is too powerful, it will only turn on for a short amount of time before shutting off. Rapid cycling, or over-cycling, is when your heater frequently powers on and off as described above. Turning on and off uses more energy than a unit that runs for longer periods of time. This leads to an increase in your energy bills and a decrease in comfort. It is extremely important to find the most efficient heating system for your home.

Maximize Lifespan

The design of heating systems allows them to power on and off a once it reaches the set temperature on your thermostat. Installing a heating unit that cannot work at its designed capacity is a sure way to shorten the lifespan. Overworking a unit will cause parts to wear out more quickly, resulting in more repairs. Every unit has manufacturer specifications detailing the heating capacity of that unit. If you exceed that capacity, or get a unit that is lacking in power, it will not run at maximum efficiency. Thus, this reduces the lifespan.

Maximize Comfort

The whole point in heating your home is to make it comfortable.

To feel comfortable, your heating system needs to be able to maintain a constant temperature. A properly sized unit will ensure that your home does not get too warm or too cold. It also ensures an even temperature distribution throughout the structure.

Best Return On Investment

A furnace is not a cheap investment, no matter what brand or size you buy. When you make such a considerable investment, it is important to be sure that you are getting the proper return on that investment. An incorrect size unit for your structure will inevitably cost you more money, in the long run. It does not matter if you saved money to get a undersized unit or payed too much to get an over-sized unit. You will spend more as a result. You will pay more in energy bills to run the unit and in repairs to fix the worn out parts. Worst of all, your home will, most likely, not feel as comfortable as it should.

Heating Installation Old Saybrook CT

Make sure you work with a qualified HVAC contractor to help you determine the right heating unit for your home. They need to have the experience and knowledge to determine the correct unit, based on the factors in your home. They should suggest the best size, model, and type of heating system for your home and climate. Also, they will provide a home heating systems comparison so that you can understand what the differences are between all of the models. A heating system is not a small investment. It is important to find the one that will run as efficiently as possible for as long as possible.

Wilcox Energy has NATE certified HVAC contractors on staff to help you with your heating replacement. We can offer energy efficient solutions so that you can install a heater that, not only reduces your energy bills, but increases your comfort. Our contractors can find the best heating system that stays within your budget. We offer free consultations so, call our office today to schedule an appointment.

Some of the areas we service include: Deep River, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Westbrook and these zip codes: 06417, 06371, 06475, 06498, as well as all surrounding areas in the Southern Shores Of Connecticut.

For more information about heating and cooling systems, be sure to contact Wilcox Energy. You can contact us at (860) 399-6218. We offer a full line of heater and air conditioner repairs, maintenance services, and installations.