How do I size my furnace?

When the time comes to upgrade your outdated furnace, it’s important to know that one size does not fit all.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 impact your comfort but can mean a shortened life of your furnace, and leave you spending extra money on your utility bills.

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

How can you be certain about the proper furnace size for your home? Get started with a load calculation from the team at Freed Heating & Air Conditioning. A load calculation takes aspects from your home into account and gauges the Btu (a number that indicates the heating capacity of a furnace) needed to heat your space.

Some Items that Influence Furnace Size

• Square Footage—What size is the area your furnace will need to heat? The technician will be sure to carefully measure the square footage of your home. Not every inch of your home may be accounted for during this process. Many times, it is more beneficial to account only for the space that needs heating.
• Home Insulation—Insulation helps keep warm air from escaping your home during the cold winter months. It also greatly affects energy efficiency and how large of a heating system is required. Let the experts from Freed Heating & Air Conditioning take a look at the insulation in your walls and attic. They’ll help you select the ideal 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 get in Moline. 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 selecting your new furnace. Let the experts at Freed Heating & Air Conditioning help you identify a unit that will fit your home properly. When you’re ready to start the process, call us at 309-323-9584 or arrange an appointment online. Whether you have a few more questions about furnace size or want to chat about options for your space, our experts are happy to help you out.