Three Factors to Consider When Selecting a New Residential Heating System

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  • 09 May, 2017
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When selecting a new residential heating system, it’s important to consider the variety of product options available to meet the unique needs of your home and budget. The home heating system is considered one of the largest investments you can make to ensure your family’s comfort during the cold winter months.

With the wide range of heating systems and product options available on the market today, it can be difficult to figure out which ones are right for your particular home. There are various factors to consider, including your budget as well as the size and layout of your home.

What type of heating system is right?

Whether solar, geothermal, or a hybrid unit, you will find there are many types of units from which to choose. You want to make sure you make the right choice for you and your home’s needs. If you aren’t certain, you can always check with your local heating and cooling expert for some professional recommendations.

What size HVAC do you need?

Having a correctly sized HVAC system is important for overall home comfort and your budget. When your contractor comes to your home to give you a quote, they should perform a load calculation to find out the system size you need. This calculation takes your entire home into account – from square footage to window efficiency. If your contractor gives you a quote over the phone without looking closely at your home, this is a big red flag. Systems that are too small or too large will never heat your home properly, could always be running, or burn out sooner than expected.

Do you need product options to improve indoor air quality?

An HVAC unit with an indoor air cleaner, special filtering, or ultraviolet air purifiers can help you decrease the amount of allergens and contaminants in the air and make sure you are able to stay as healthy as possible. Keeping the air free from allergens and contaminants is a big worry for most families, whether you have some in the family with allergies or not. While this is an option on some HVAC units, you may also want to consider other product options for cleaning the air in your home.

For an accurate and professional evaluation of what heating system and other product options are right for your new home, click this link to contact our professional team at Haskins Heating & Cooling or call us at 615-746-6390.