{"id":389,"date":"2020-02-28T21:14:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-29T05:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rossheatingair.com\/?p=389"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:31:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:31:47","slug":"what-size-furnace-should-you-have-in-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/rossheatingair\/what-size-furnace-should-you-have-in-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What Size Furnace Should You Have in Your Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most people don\u2019t realize that furnace size is a lot like shoe size \u2014 get the wrong one, and you\u2019ll be uncomfortable the entire time you\u2019re using it. Having your furnace sized correctly will make a huge difference in how comfortable your home is<\/a>, not to mention your energy bill and the lifespan of your equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Determining Furnace Size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How do you know what size furnace you should get? Well, that depends on a lot of factors, including your home\u2019s location, age, design, insulation and even roofing. Unfortunately, most companies don\u2019t know how to calculate all of these factors correctly \u2014 they just guess. Other companies charge a boatload to perform a personalized calculation (what\u2019s called a \u201cload calculation\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t let someone guess, and don\u2019t overpay \u2014 call Ross<\/a> to get an expert opinion. We\u2019ve been working in HVAC for over 20 years, and we\u2019ll make sure the furnace you get is the furnace you need, without unnecessary overhead or maintenance fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want an inside look? Here are some of the key factors we consider when determining the right size furnace for your home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Square Footage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The square footage of your home is the first step in determining the size of furnace that you\u2019ll need. We want to have an accurate starting number, so it\u2019s important to calculate this carefully, especially if you have any circular or angular rooms. We\u2019ll also need to consider whether your air ducts go into every room \u2014 or floor \u2014 or if there are any areas that they miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Climate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The climate you live in determines how hard your furnace will need to work in order to heat your home in your specific geographic area. Unfortunately, Reno-Tahoe is smack dab in the middle of where a few different climate regions come together<\/a>. That means your exact location will determine what heating factor (measured in BTUs, or British thermal units) we\u2019ll need to multiply by your square footage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Insulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once we\u2019ve determined your climate, it\u2019s time to evaluate your home\u2019s insulation. There are a lot of variables that will impact the right size furnace for your home, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n