Heating Installation in Omaha

How Big Should My New Furnace Be?

The size of your furnace will depend upon the size of your home and your heating needs. The common recommendation is that a home of 2,000 square feet would need approximately 50,000 to 60,000 Btu in order to heat effectively (A Btu is a British thermal unit, defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit). Let us take a look at your home and existing unit while listening to your concerns, and we can come up with the perfect new furnace recommendation.

Choosing Between Furnace Replacement or Repair

Sometimes, it can be challenging to know whether it would be better to have our professionals repair your existing furnace, or if it would be more effective to simply get new furnace installation. There are a few general rules of thumb that will help you to make the decision with guidance from our experts.

Assessing the Lifespan of Your Current Furnace

If your existing furnace is nearing 20 years old, it’s a safe bet that you should just replace it. Furnaces do not tend to live longer than 20 years, and many advancements are made within those decades that can leave older systems in the dust.

Evaluating Repair Costs Against New Furnace Benefits

Older furnaces will start to have problems more frequently, even if you do have them regularly inspected. The rule is that if the cost of the repair your old furnace needs is going to be half the cost of a new furnace, just replace it, regardless of the age of the furnace. However, if your furnace is nearing the end of its useful life of 20 years and the repair you’re facing is going to cost only 10% of the cost of new furnace installation, it is still recommended to simply replace the furnace, as it is likely to break down and need more expensive repairs in the future. Our pros can give you a more specific and detailed explanation of your options after an inspection.

Understanding the Investment in New Furnace Installation

The cost of new furnace installation or furnace replacement varies depending upon several factors. Most obviously is the cost of the furnace itself. Gas furnaces and those that are high-efficiency models are going to cost more than electric furnaces. There are pros and cons to any furnace system you put into your home, but the experts at Caniglia Heating & Cooling can assess your needs in order to suggest the best possible model of new furnace for your budget. We also offer financing for those who qualify.

Why Upgrade to a High-Efficiency Furnace?

• Maximize Home Comfort with Efficient Heating: When you purchase a new furnace, you can have more efficient heating. This can be a huge benefit during those colder months in the winter. It could also mean more even heating throughout your home, so you don’t have to avoid those cold spots in the family room anymore.
• Save Money with a Modern Furnace: A more efficient furnace will equal savings in the long term. You can save money because your unit won’t have to work so hard — plus, newer units are designed to be more energy efficient, which saves you money. In some cases, the savings in energy bills makes up for furnace installation cost. You can also save money on furnace repair service costs.
• Enjoy the Reliability of a New Furnace: When you have a new reliable furnace, you can get the ideal heating you’ve been looking for. You won’t have to worry about whether your furnace will break soon, leaving you in the cold. You can rest easy. If you have an older unit, you could be stressed about repair costs, utility costs, and home heating failure.