When you need to replace your outdated furnace, it’s important to understand one size does not fit all. A system that is not sized correctly for your home, will not only hurt 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 furnace oversized for your house, you’ll start to notice short cycles. This means your oversized furnace heated your home too fast, 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 right furnace size for your home? Get started with a load calculation from the professionals at Enertek Air Conditioning & Heating. A load calculation takes aspects from your home into consideration and gauges the Btu (a number that indicates the heating capacity of a furnace) required to heat your house.

Some Things that Influence Furnace Size

• Square Footage—How big is the area your furnace will have to heat up? A technician will be sure to carefully measure the square footage of your home. Not every inch of your home needs to be considered during this process. Many times, it is more beneficial to account only for the space that needs heating.
• Home Insulation—Insulation assists in keeping warm air from escaping your home throughout the cold winter months. It also heavily affects energy efficiency and how large of a heating system is required. Let the professionals from Enertek Air Conditioning & Heating review the insulation in your walls and attic. They’ll help you find a perfect 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 play into what heating and cooling needs your home requires.
• Outdoor Climate—Think about the range of weather you get in Northridge. You’ll want a furnace that can handle the conditions of your area every year, without overworking itself.

Don’t settle for ‘close enough’ when selecting your new furnace. Let the qualified technicians at Enertek Air Conditioning & Heating help you find a unit that will fit your home properly. When you’re ready to begin, call us at (818) 727-9993 or book an appointment online. Whether you have additional questions about furnace size or want to learn more of the options for your space, our team is happy to help you out.