Monday, 20 February 2012 at 05:56

When you are shopping for a new furnace in the Ottawa area, it is important to know that not all installations are the same. People regularly hear about issues from customers who have switched to our company due to improper installations with other dealers. The article below lists just some of the criteria that a professional installer examines when completing a new furnace installation to ensure that you get the most out of your heating system.

Proper Sizing of Furnace

One of the key factors when choosing a furnace is that it is adequate in size to accomodate your household. Although a common belief is that a more substantial furnace will provide higher comfort and performance, this is actually incorrect. A furnace that is too large can lead to your furnace frequently cycling on and off of. This has the potential to reduce the life of your heater, and even add stress over the comfort system.

To ensure proper furnace dimension, we calculates the heating and cooling insert. This heat loss and gain calculation we can recommend the right equipment for your comfort system.

Correctly Sealed Ducts

It is important to look at your heating system as a whole - not only the furnace. Ducts can leak air leading to areas of your property being heated or cooled that you may not want. A common example of this can be a hot basement and a cold upstairs through the winter. We test the leakage rate of your cooling and heating system to determine if duct sealant, video tape sealant, and aerosol sealant is required.

Increasing Air flow Efficiency

A great way to reduce your utility bill is always to optimize the air flow in your system. Too much to too little air can lead to higher heating and cooling costs. This can be carried out on a new or an old system by the expert installers, and regularly pays for itself.

Have You Had A Quality Installation?

Below is a checklist of just some of the differences that a professional installer offers with a new installations:

1. Used foot covers as to not track dirt into your residence
2. Left adequate room around your furnace or equipment in order that it may be serviced easily
3. Given you an example of how to change your filter
several. Reviewed your current thermostat and shown you how to work with it correctly
5. Gone over the airflow with you to ensure proper flow distribution
6. Ensured that this equipment is venting properly and that there are no leaks in the piping
7. Provided you with the proper documentation for rebates
8. Offered you in writing any pertinent warrenties for your equipment.

For most homeowners, by doing their homework and really comparing one furnace company even to another, they are able to make the right choice which professional installer they should use. Remember that price may be misleading. Ask youself this question: Do you really want the lowest priced installer? A lot of installers work out of their basements and do not offer the same expert installation services as someone who is established and has a good reputation for positive installations.

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