Furnace Installation & Replacement - South Bend Indiana, Mishawaka, Granger and Elkhart, licensed in southern Michigan and all of Michiana
Furnace installation and replacement is not something to be undertaken by even the handiest of homeowners, as the wrong size, the wrong application and/or the wrong installation can add up to one big furnace mess!
Furnaces come in a variety of options, and when building or purchasing a home, you have much to consider. Is a gas furnace best for your comfort? Is it efficient? Or perhaps a home you’re thinking of buying already has an oil furnace. Should you consider replacing it? Do you know the benefits of each type of furnace? A FREE in-home discussion with one of the professionals from Four Winds can help you avoid costly mistakes.
You may want to consider making a change if:
- Some of your rooms are too hot or cold. Duct problems, inadequate air sealing or insulation could be the cause. No matter how efficient your heating and cooling system is, if your home is not properly sealed and insulated against air leakage, you will not be as comfortable and your system will have to work harder.
- Your home has humidity problems and/or excessive dust. Poorly operating or improperly sized equipment could be to blame. Leaky ductwork can also cause these problems, so having it sealed may be a solution. Monthly maintenance of your heating and cooling equipment’s filters may also help.
- Your equipment needs frequent repairs and your energy bills are going up. In addition to the rise in energy costs, the age and condition of your heating and cooling equipment may have caused it to become less efficient.
- Your air conditioner or heat pump is more than 12 years old. Consider replacing it with newer, more efficient equipment.
- Your furnace or boiler is more than 15 years old.
- You leave your thermostat set at one constant temperature. You could be missing a great energy-saving opportunity. A programmable thermostat adjusts your home’s temperature at times when you’re regularly away or sleeping.
- Your score on the ENERGY STAR Home Energy Yardstick is below five. That means you’re using more energy at home than most Americans and probably paying more than you need to on energy bills. Get personalized recommendations to improve your home and/or heating and cooling system. Find the Home Energy Yardstick at www.energystar.gov. Click on Home Energy Analysis.
Source: “A Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling,” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency