Which furnace is the right size for me?

When you need to upgrade your outdated furnace, it’s important to know that one size does not fit all. A system that is not sized properly for your home, will not only hurt your comfort but can mean a shortened life of your furnace, and leave you spending extra money on your utility bills.

If you choose a furnace oversized for your home, you’ll start to experience short cycles. This means 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 shortened life span and cost you more in energy bills.

How can you be sure you know the correct furnace size for your home? Begin with a load calculation from the experts at Scott Temperature. A load calculation takes particulars from your home into consideration and gauges the Btu (a number that indicates the heating capacity of a furnace) required to heat your home.

Some Factors that Influence Furnace Size

• Square Footage—How big is the area your furnace will need to heat? A technician will be sure to carefully measure the square footage of your home. Not every inch of your home needs to be accounted for during this process. Often, it is more useful to account only for the space that needs heating.
• Home Insulation—Insulation helps keep warm air from filtering out of your home through the cold winter months. It also heavily affects energy efficiency and how large of a heating system is required. Let the professionals from Scott Temperature 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 specific 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—Think about the range of weather you get in Lawrence. You’ll want a furnace that can keep up with the conditions of your area every year, without overworking itself.

Don’t settle for ‘close enough’ when choosing your new furnace. Let the qualified technicians at Scott Temperature help you find a solution that will fit your home properly. When you’re ready to begin, call us at 785-269-0465 or arrange an appointment online. Whether you have additional questions about furnace size or want to discuss options for your space, our team is happy to help you out.