When you need to upgrade your outdated furnace, it’s important to understand one size does not fit all. A system that is not sized appropriately for your home, will not only hurt your comfort but can lead to shortened life of your furnace, and leave you stuck with higher energy bills.

If you choose a furnace oversized for your home, you’ll start to notice short cycles. This means your oversized furnace heated your home too quickly, turning off before the furnace can reach correct operating temperatures. An undersized or oversized system can lead to a reduced life span and higher costs.

How can you be sure you know the correct furnace size for your home? Begin with a load calculation from the team at The Frazier Company. A load calculation takes aspects from your home into consideration and measures the Btu (a number that indicates the heating capacity of a furnace) needed to heat your house.

Some Factors that Influence Furnace Size

  • Square Footage—How large is the area your furnace will be heating? A technician will be sure to carefully measure the square footage of your home. Not every inch of your home will be accounted for during this process. Many times, it is more beneficial to account only for the space that needs heating.
  • Home Insulation—Insulation helps keep warm air from escaping your home throughout the cold winter months. It also strongly affects energy efficiency and how large of a heating system is required. Let the team from The Frazier Company take a look at the insulation in your walls and attic. They’ll help you select the ideal furnace for your house.
  • Type of Window—Just like your walls, the particular type of windows in your home, frame type, glaze type, gas fills/spaces, etc. will influence your heating and cooling requirements.
  • Outdoor Climate—Factor in the range of weather you experience in Omaha. You’ll want a furnace that can handle the conditions of your area every year, without overworking itself.

Don’t settle for ‘close enough’ when choosing your new furnace. Let the professionals at The Frazier Company help you identify a unit that will fit your home properly. When you’re ready to start the process, you can reach us at 402-628-0206 or schedule an appointment online. Whether you have additional questions about furnace size or want to discuss options for your space, our experts are happy to help you out.