Indoor heating is something that many people take for granted. When the mercury drops, you want a furnace<\/a> that\u2019s capable of keeping you and your family warm. Not all heaters are made equal, however, which is why it\u2019s important to choose the right type.<\/p>\n 1) Single-Stage vs. Two-Stage\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n When shopping for a new furnace, you\u2019ll need to choose between a single-stage or two-stage unit. A single-stage\u00a0 puts out the same temperature heat every time it runs, whereas a two-stage furnace has two temperature settings for its heat output.<\/p>\n Single-stage furnaces operate at full capacity, regardless of the surrounding climate and the homeowner\u2019s heating needs. A two-stage, on the other hand, runs at low capacity by default. If the low setting isn\u2019t providing enough heat to meet the homeowner\u2019s demands, it will kick over to the high-capacity setting.<\/p>\n 2) Fixed Speed vs. Variable Speed<\/strong><\/p>\n Something else to consider is whether the furnace has a fixed-speed or variable-speed blower (also known as multi-speed). Both types use a motorized fan to blow heated air through the ducts. A fixed-speed blower distributes heated air at a single speed; with a variable-speed blower, the rate varies.<\/p>\n 3) Fuel Type<\/strong><\/p>\n Furnaces run on gas, oil or electricity. While all three types are fully capable of heating the average home, you shouldn\u2019t overlook the nuances between them.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a brief overview of the three different fuels used:<\/p>\n 4) Furnace Size<\/strong><\/p>\n Contrary to popular belief, a bigger furnace isn\u2019t always better. An oversized furnace will frequently cycle on and off, consuming more power while also wearing down its mechanical components and shortening its lifespan.<\/p>\n But you should also avoid buying a furnace<\/a> that\u2019s too small for your home. If it\u2019s not big enough, it won\u2019t have the power to keep your home warm<\/a> during those chilly winter days.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Heating Your Home Indoor heating is something that many people take for granted. When the mercury drops, you want a furnace that\u2019s capable of keeping you and your family warm. Not all heaters are made equal, however, which is why […]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":8434,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[536,33,34],"class_list":["post-8143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-heating","tag-furnace","tag-heating","tag-home"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8143"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8143\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8435,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8143\/revisions\/8435"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Choose the Right Furnace for Your Home<\/h2>\n
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