uneven temperatures in your home

Getting a new furnace installation means that you can finally upgrade from the old appliance that wasn't heating your home as well as it could after years of use. Here are some features to look for in a new furnace to ensure that you're getting the best heating option for your home.

Better Efficiency

You'll notice that many furnaces are rated in terms of how efficient they are. An efficiency rating percentage tells you how much energy is wasted to heat your home, with a high number being better. For example, if your old natural gas furnace was only rated for 80% efficiency, that means that 20% of the gas used to run the furnace is wasted. These days you can purchase a furnace that has an efficiency rating in the 98% range, which is likely much higher than what is currently in your home. Not only will it save you money over the years, but it will also be better for the environment

Variable Speed Heating

An old furnace likely has single stage heating, which means the fan spins at a single speed to get your home to the correct temperature. Once the thermostat detects that the ideal temperature has been reached, it shuts down completely until the temperature drops. This form of heating leads to inconsistent temperatures in your home since the heat is not steady.

Variable speed heating allows the fan to operate at different speeds. Instead of shutting down the furnace completely, it will drop down to a lower speed to keep the air circulating. This helps bring warm air to those cold spots and make your home feel more comfortable.

Humidifier

You will have the option to install a whole home humidifier with your furnace, which will improve the air quality of the entire home during the winter when the air tends to be a bit dry. This can also eliminate the need to use humidifiers in individual rooms of your home, since a whole home system does a great job at reducing the dry air

New Warranty

Remember that a new furnace is going to come with a warranty to cover the unit if it prematurely breaks over the years. You'll want to compare warranties to find out which one is longer and what the repair covers. For example, do you need to pay for the labor to replace a part, or will the labor be included? You may find that it is worth spending more on an air conditioner to know that the warranty covers the labor.