Choosing the Best Furnace for Your Home

Wondering what is the best furnace for your home? You have come to the right place. Here, we discuss in depth how you can choose a furnace that suits your home and your needs, allowing you to create a comfortable home for yourself and your loved ones. Follow through the guide below to help you decided which type and size of furnace is best for your home.

For more help choosing the best furnace or to schedule furnace replacement services in St. Louis and the surrounding areas, contact the heating and air conditioning experts at Galmiche & Sons today.

Types of Furnaces to Choose From

When it comes to selecting a furnace for your home, the first thing that you need to remember is that there are three distinct categories to choose from:

Which type is the best furnace for you, depends on a variety of factors, which we will explore below.

6 Things to Consider When Buying a Furnace for Your Property

Where you live: The geographical location where you live will affect how warm or cold your home may be. This will in turn determine what type of furnace to choose. Typically, oil and gas offer better and faster heating than electricity. Your HVAC installer will be able to advise you on the best type of furnace that suits all seasons for your home location.
Cost of heating source: When selecting your furnace, check the prices of gas, oil, and electricity where you live. Ideally, you will want to select a furnace whose heating source is not too expensive or whose rates do not change often.
Usage patterns: Some furnaces provide heating for multiple activities in the house and are thus used all year long. Other times, people use furnaces only during winters. How long you will keep your furnace running and for what purpose will also impact the expenses you will incur and the quantity of oil/gas/electricity you will use. If you choose to purchase a gas furnace, your usage pattern will also determine if you should choose a single-stage, two-stage, or modulating furnace. The modulating furnace is the most energy-efficient of all furnace types and is the best furnace if you are a constant HVAC user.
Size of the furnace: The larger the furnace, the more oil, gas, or electricity it will utilize. At the same time, if the size of the furnace is not matched the size of your home, one of two things may happen:
- Your smaller furnace will work extra hard and use more heating resources to heat up your home.
- Your larger furnace will use more heating resources than necessary for your smaller-sized home, raking up your bills.
Additional installation requirements: Natural gas furnaces need extra piping installed at home to ensure you get a consistent gas connection. If you use an oil furnace, you will need to have extra containers to store oil in – especially during winters when oil may be scarce or expensive depending on where you live. Electric furnaces are often ones that require the least additional installation because most homes in the US have an electric connection.
Eco-consciousness & tax savings: Natural gas and oil both produce a higher carbon footprint than electricity. If you choose the right electricity provider, your electric furnace may be fully green, using solar or wind or hydro energy. So, if you are someone who wants to be cognizant of your impact on the environment and the climate, an electric furnace may be a better choice. Plus, certain states offer tax credits for electric furnaces, which can be hugely beneficial.

Step by Step Process of Buying and Installing a Furnace in Your Home

When you are ready to purchase a new furnace for your home, the following steps will guide you through the purchase and installation.

Step 1: Evaluate your heating needs based on the factors we have reviewed above.
Step 2: Contact Galmiche & Sons to provide a home inspection and advise you on the best furnace for you.
Step 3: Ask any questions you have about furnace installation and get help selecting the perfect furnace that fits your needs.
Step 4: Have your old furnace removed and replaced with the new furnace. This is best done by the professionals to ensure proper installation.
Step 5: Keep in touch with Galmiche & Sons as we follow up with you for HVAC servicing and maintenance in the future. This will keep your system running efficiently and ensure your warranty is protected.

Contact Us for the Best St. Louis Furnace Installation

At Galmiche & Sons, we have installed hundreds of furnaces for St. Louis area homeowners with diverse needs. We can help you select the best furnace for you. Get in touch with us today to schedule an appointment with our heating and air conditioning professionals.