When it’s time to update your outdated furnace, it’s important to know that one size does not fit all. A system that is not sized correctly for your home, will not only impact your comfort but can mean a shortened life of your furnace, and leave you stuck with higher energy bills.

If you select a furnace oversized for your house, you’ll start to run into short cycles. This means your oversized furnace heated your home too fast, turning off before the furnace can reach correct operating temperatures. An undersized or oversized system can lead to a shortened life span and cost you more in energy bills.

How can you be certain about the proper furnace size for your home? Begin with a load calculation from the team at Point Heating & Cooling. A load calculation takes specifics from your home into review and identifies the Btu (a number that indicates the heating capacity of a furnace) needed to heat your space.

Some Things that Influence Furnace Size

• Square Footage—How big is the area your furnace will have to heat up? The technician will be sure to carefully measure the square footage of your home. Not every inch of your home may be considered during this process. Many times, it is more useful to account only for the space that needs heating.
• Home Insulation—Insulation helps keep warm air from escaping 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 professionals from Point Heating & Cooling take a look at the insulation in your walls and attic. They’ll help you find a best furnace for your house.
• Type of Window—Just like your walls, the certain type of windows in your home, frame type, glaze type, gas fills/spaces, etc. will have an impact on the heating and cooling needs of your home.
• Outdoor Climate—Factor in the range of weather you receive in Plover. You’ll want a furnace that can keep up with the conditions of your environment every year, without overworking itself.

Don’t settle for ‘close enough’ when picking your new furnace. Let the qualified technicians at Point Heating & Cooling help you identify a unit that will fit your home properly. When you’re ready to begin, call us at 715-504-0533 or arrange an appointment online. Whether you have a few more questions about furnace size or want to learn more of the options for your space, our team is happy to help you out.