Are you still heating your home with an old furnace that may be inefficient and unreliable? It’s an excellent time to consider furnace installation services in Pineville, NC. The furnace installers at Arce Heating & AC can help you choose the ideal heating system for your home. Install a furnace that makes sense for your budget now and in the many years ahead.
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The industry measures heating output in British thermal units (BTUs) and tons. One ton is equal to 12,000 BTUs. The general guideline is that you need between 30 and 60 BTUs per square foot. The average home size in North Carolina is roughly 1,800 square feet. That means the typical home needs at least 54,000 BTUs and as much as 108,000 BTUs.
That’s a rather large range, which is why we recommend a professional load calculation. A load calculation provides a much more accurate assessment of how much output you need. Our furnace installers will factor in your home’s cubic footage and floor plan. We’ll account for the home’s building envelope and even how much direct sunlight it gets.
You have the choice of either an electric or a gas furnace. Electric furnaces are highly efficient and tend to cost less to purchase and install. The downside is that electricity is relatively expensive. That means the electric furnace will cost more to run over the life of the equipment. If electric is your only option, perhaps explore pairing a heat pump and furnace together for lower monthly bills.
For gas furnaces, the core options are natural gas and liquid propane (LP). Natural gas is preferable because it’s cheaper and the furnace has access to a virtually unlimited supply. With LP, you need to get deliveries and store it in a tank on your property.
The industry uses the annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) to measure heating efficiency. Standard gas furnaces have an AFUE rating of around 80. That means they successfully convert 80% of the fuel they burn into heat that reaches the living spaces. High-efficiency gas furnaces, on the other hand, can have an AFUE rating as high as 98%.
High-efficiency furnaces have additional components to make that possible. Often, there’s a second heat exchanger to minimize heat losses via the flue. Some models also have modulating gas valves through which the furnace can precisely control fuel use. A variable-speed air handler can lower consumption as well, and it will affect your AC too.
For both mid and high-efficiency furnaces, we recommend a smart thermostat as well. It can reduce energy use through programming and other advanced features.
There are many excellent reasons to install a new furnace:
Energy incentives
Quieter operation
Better safety features
Reduced heating costs
Smaller carbon footprint
Faster and more even heating
Local Furnace Installers in Pineville
Arce Heating & AC is an HVAC contractor that installs furnaces throughout Pineville and the surrounding areas. Our company has over a decade of experience in the region. We proudly employ NATE-certified furnace installers. Our technicians install all furnace brands and models to manufacturer’s warranty specifications. We offer free installation quotes, financing on approved credit, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. That approach has earned us BBB accreditation with an A+ rating, and many five-star customer reviews.
Do you want to learn more about our furnace installation services in Pineville? Call Arce Heating & AC or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
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