The Importance of a Properly Sized Furnace

When purchasing a new furnace for your home it is important to understand what size is needed. Purchasing a furnace that is too big or too small can cause certain issues to surface.

The Too Big Issues

A furnace system that is too big for your home can cause moisture and mold problems to develop. This is because a furnace that is too large may not be able to sufficiently remove moisture from the air.

Moisture that is left in the air can cause your home to feel humid and sticky leading to the possible development of mold. Also, a furnace that is too big can cause your heating bill to increase.

When you have a furnace that is too big, your system will endure frequent starts and stops.

These constant starts and stops will require more electrical current. In addition to having an increased heating bill, the frequent starts and stops caused by a furnace that is too big can also lead to more strain being placed on your heating system.

This strain can lead to your system wearing out quicker than usual resulting in you eventually needing to get your system replaced or repaired.

The Too Small Issues

A furnace that has is too small for you home can also have negative consequences. A furnace that is too small can cause your home to not be adequately heated during the colder months.

Rooms in your home may have an uneven temperature because the heat that is put out from the furnace is not strong enough to reach all of the rooms in your home or to provide your household with an even amount of heat.
Also, a too small furnace can cause you to pay higher than normal heating bills. Your thermostat allows your heating system to automatically turn off when it has reached a preset temperature.

If you have a furnace that is too small then this particular temperature will more than likely never be reached. This will cause your furnace too continue to run and not shut off.

This constant running will lead to an increase in your heating bill. In addition to having an increased bill, a too small furnace that is constantly running will get worn out quicker.

An appropriate sized furnace will provide you and your family with an adequate amount of heat during the cold months without causing you to have a high priced heating bill.

Are you looking for the right furnace size for your Colonial Heights home? Colonial Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. can help, just Call (804) 526-8415, to get reliable service from the professionals.