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Choosing the correct furnace for your home is best done with the help of a professional furnace installation team. They’ll help to evaluate your heating needs and consider factors such as:

• Home specifications
• Fuel types
• Heating and comfort preferences
• Energy efficiency targets

There's no one-size-fits-all solution when choosing the correct furnace for your home, but with Home Air Services furnace installation, you’ll have trustworthy advisors to make the process of deciding simple and stress free.

Factors To Consider When Choosing the Right Furnace for You

The most important factors to consider when choosing the right furnace for you will be your personal preference and the size of your home. A trusted Home Air Services professional will be able to evaluate your space and provide expert recommendations on the best furnace installation option for you.

Home Specifications

The cubic footage of the area that needs heating and the quality of your home’s existing insulation will have a significant influence on the speed with which your home can be heated and your home’s ability to retain heat. A professional installer will evaluate your space to determine the furnace model and type that will work best for your home.

Some factors they may take into consideration include:

• The square footage of your home
• The height of your ceilings
• How well insulated your space is

The size of your furnace is the most prominent factor to consider because it will directly affect your furnace’s ability to heat your home. A furnace that's too small will not be able to heat your home fully and may leave hot and cold spots throughout the house. 

As it struggles to meet the demand of the large space, it may consume an excessive amount of energy, causing your monthly bills to increase. An undersized furnace may not output enough to fully support your heating needs and end up running nonstop.

A furnace that's too large for your home may end up short cycling, which means that the furnace will be shutting on and off frequently. This can damage your furnace over time and may necessitate costly repairs as a direct consequence.

You need a furnace that will consistently apply the appropriate amount of heat or cooling to your space.

Fuel Source

Before you commit to furnace installation, you'll need to consider the fuel source it will run on. The fuel source you choose will affect the cost of operating your new unit. Furnaces are traditionally fueled by:

• Electricity
• Oil
• Propane
• Natural gas

Electric furnaces are a very popular option, but electric heating costs can add up quickly. Generally, electric furnace installation is cheaper than natural gas furnaces (especially if you don’t already have a gas line), and they are a safe option for many homes since they don’t require combustible fuel or create exhaust.

Oil furnaces are an option, but they require on-property storage of heating oil in a tank and the price of heating oil can be high.  

Gas furnaces are a more environmentally friendly option, but you'll need to have a natural gas line to connect it to. Not every home has a gas line, or a gas line going to where your furnace will need to be installed. Although natural gas is typically less expensive, it is not always easy (or inexpensive) to install.  

Natural gas furnaces create heat within a combustion tank, and it uses a heat exchanger to heat the air before forcing it through your home’s ductwork. Without access to a gas line, propane gas furnaces are another great option. They are energy efficient, and their fuel comes from a propane supply tank rather than a municipal natural gas supply line.

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is often a deciding factor for D.C.-area homeowners shopping their furnace options. If you have any specific energy-saving preferences or want to ensure your utility bill remains in a certain range, you should consider this as well.

Our team of professionals are committed to installing the highest efficiency equipment. Some models and fuel sources may allow you to save 20 percent or more on your monthly utility bills. We will strive to provide a recommendation that saves you money in the long term and prevents wasted energy consumption from plaguing your home.

Heating and Comfort Preferences

Your heating preferences should be taken into consideration when you choose the best furnace for your home. 

Heating preferences may include avoiding temperature spikes and limiting the amount of hot and cold spots within the home. Other environmental factors, like the noise level of the unit or potential safety risks (like CO or exhaust concerns) may also impact your level of comfort with a heating system.

Choose The Best Furnace for Your Home in D.C., Alexandria or Arlington

At Home Air Services, our furnace installers will take the time to learn about your unique needs before providing recommendations. We value our customers and want to ensure that you walk away with the best furnace option for your home. For a free installation estimate, call us today at (301) 812-3906.