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Heating Options for Cold Weather
Do the Fall and Winter Months Have Your Toes Freezing Yet?
A central heating system is one of your home’s most important defenses against cold weather. Choosing the right heating and cooling system can help protect your home from the elements, lower your energy bills and improve overall efficiency.
As a homeowner, you have several options to consider when deciding how to keep your home and the people you care about safe and comfortable.
Heating Options for Homeowners
Natural gas is one of the most common heating options, but electric systems can also heat a home effectively. The right choice depends on your location, available utilities, the size and construction of your home and your energy-efficiency goals.
Depending on where you live, your options may include:
- Natural gas furnaces
- Electric furnaces
- Heat pump systems
- Boiler systems
- Geothermal heating systems
A trained HVAC professional can help you compare equipment, operating costs, energy efficiency and the heating needs of your living space.
Heating and Cooling Systems Help Keep Your Home Safe
Your home’s heating and cooling system is one of its most important and complex systems. In addition to providing comfort, it helps protect your family and home from severe outdoor temperatures. A system that is not operating correctly—or fails completely—can create a serious health and safety concern.
For example, if a major snowstorm arrives overnight and your heating system fails during extremely cold temperatures, you and your loved ones could quickly face an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous situation.
Homeowners should plan ahead and understand:
- The basic operation of their heating and cooling system
- Which heating options are best suited to their home
- What maintenance is needed for reliable performance
- The warning signs of a developing problem
- When to call a trained HVAC professional for assistance
Calculate Your Living Space for Optimal Heating
When considering a heating system, it is helpful to calculate the total area of the space you want to heat. Add together the measurements of all rooms and living spaces on each floor.
Use the following formulas:
Note: Most living spaces can be divided into three basic shapes: squares, rectangles or triangles.
- Squares and rectangles: Length × width
- Triangles: (Length × width) ÷ 2
Choosing an Efficient New Heating System
Heating is one of the largest energy expenses in most homes. If you are shopping for a new furnace or combination heating and cooling system, consider equipment that offers:
- Modern digital controls and technology
- Improved energy efficiency
- Lower long-term operating costs
- Reliable performance and comfort
- Reduced environmental impact
A new furnace may provide 15 to 20 years of service when it is properly selected, installed and maintained. Because a heating system is a major investment in your home, it is important to compare your options carefully and consider both the initial purchase price and long-term operating costs.
Mundy’s Heating and Air understands the importance of spending wisely. We have worked with homeowners for years to help them understand their heating options through our frequently asked questions, professional recommendations and preventive maintenance services.