Buying any major appliance for your home can be a bit daunting. There are lots to choose from, especially when it’s time to replace that older furnace. Still, there’s no need to feel overwhelmed. Getting the right information to make the right decision is all about relying on some tested principles.
It’s important that you recognize the difference between cost and size. You need to look for and get the model that will heat your home as efficiently as possible, but that’s not always the most expensive one. Remember that a system that’s too big for you needs is a waste of money. Getting a heat-loss calculation done by qualified personnel will match you up with the right numbers here since having an oversized unit in your home is inefficient because it stops and starts and never gets right up to peak efficiency.
The calculations necessary here come from the Canadian Standards Association (CAN/CSA F280) and there is another procedure from the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) that will help you to arrive at the right numbers.
Choosing the type of fuel that you want to use is another consideration and going with electricity here is usually more expensive than choosing gas or oil. There is one big exception and that has something to do with alternative sources of heat. If you have a wood stove and use that to heat your home, it’s considered a good idea to choose an electric furnace since these are cheaper to maintain and cost less when they are only used infrequently as a backup.
Ultra Comfort has been supplying heating, air conditioning installation and repair services since 1979. They are dedicated to other services as well and carry a range of KeepRite furnaces and cooling units. Call them at 519-653-8040 or visit their website at http://www.ultracomfort.ca/.