Which furnace is the right size for me?

When the time comes to replace your outdated furnace, it’s important to understand one size does not fit all. A system that is not sized appropriately for your home, will not only affect your comfort but can lead to shortened life of your furnace, and leave you spending extra money on your utility bills.

If you pick a system oversized for your space, you’ll start to run into short cycles. The reason is that your oversized furnace heated your home too quickly, turning off before the furnace can reach correct operating temperatures. An undersized or oversized system can lead to a shortened life span and higher costs.

How can you be confident in the proper furnace size for your home? Start with a load calculation from the team at Morgner Inc. Air Conditioning & Heating. A load calculation takes aspects from your home into review 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 large 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 needs to be included during this process. Usually, it is more useful to account only for the space that needs heating.
• Home Insulation—Insulation assists in keeping warm air from leaving your home during the cold winter months. It also heavily affects energy efficiency and how large of a heating system you’ll need. Let the experts from Morgner Inc. Air Conditioning & Heating evaluate the insulation in your walls and attic. They’ll help you choose the perfect 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 influence your heating and cooling requirements.
• Outdoor Climate—Factor in the range of weather you experience in Saint Louis. You’ll want a furnace that can handle the conditions of your environment every year, without overworking itself.

Don’t settle for ‘close enough’ when choosing your new furnace. Let the professionals at Morgner Inc. Air Conditioning & Heating help you identify a solution that will fit your home properly. When you’re ready to get started, call us at 314-262-4541 or arrange an appointment online. Whether you have additional questions about furnace size or want to learn more of the options for your space, our experts are happy to help you out.