{"id":385,"date":"2020-02-05T21:12:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T05:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rossheatingair.com\/?p=385"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:29:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:29:34","slug":"why-does-furnace-size-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/rossheatingair\/why-does-furnace-size-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does Furnace Size Matter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This time of year, we\u2019re extra grateful to be warm and cozy. Whether it\u2019s after work, errands or a day of skiing, it\u2019s nice to be able to come home and just get comfortable. And we couldn\u2019t do it without our trusty furnace\u2019s hard work. However, our furnace needs to be the right size in order to do its job well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Furnaces come in a ton of different sizes. Which size is right for your home depends on a lot of factors, including square footage, layout, design, insulation and roofing. Most companies don\u2019t actually know how to calculate proper furnace size \u2014 they just guess. Others will charge you a hefty fee to do a personalized calculation. But if your furnace is too large or too small, it can have a huge impact on your comfort, energy bill, and the lifespan of the furnace itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furnaces That Are Too Small<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your furnace is too small, you\u2019re going to be uncomfortable. It\u2019s going to struggle to keep your entire house warm, so the temperature is going to be uneven. That means there are going to be cold spots. What\u2019s worse, on the days and nights the cold really decides to kick in, your furnace is going to have a really hard time keeping up with the dropping temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because your furnace will have to work around the clock to do its job, that means you\u2019re going to have higher energy bills. Your furnace is also going to wear out faster and need to be replaced a lot sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furnaces That Are Too Big<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your furnace is too big, you\u2019ll (surprise!) also be uncomfortable. Why? Because the average pace for that big furnace is going to be overkill in your house. Instead of just cold spots, you\u2019ll have hot and<\/em> cold spots. Your furnace will turn on and off in short, quick cycles, so you\u2019ll have some areas it heats up too much, too fast \u2014 and other areas it isn\u2019t on long enough to heat up at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constantly switching on and off not only uses more energy and hikes up your energy bill, it also means your furnace is working harder, so it\u2019s going to need maintenance and repair more often. It isn\u2019t going to live as long as it could, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furnaces That Are Just Right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your furnace is just right, it will be able to keep pace with all but the coldest days and nights without working too hard. It also won\u2019t turn your house into a dry sauna if it runs for any length of time. Instead, your furnace will heat your home in steady cycles of activity, using energy efficiently. This nice rhythm keeps your energy bills down and gives your equipment a longer life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The moral of the story? Don\u2019t guess when it comes to furnace size, and don\u2019t let someone else guess for you, either. Call Ross<\/a> to get an expert opinion. We\u2019ve been working in HVAC for over 20 years, and we\u2019ll make sure you get the furnace that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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