A new furnace installation is a major home investment which affects heating bills and comfort for many years. If you want to leverage the best bang for your investment buck and drive furnace performance, take a look at these five add-ons and extras that maximize efficiency and comfort in your greater Los Angeles home.
Comfort Controls
A programmable thermostat is a must-have component for convenient energy savings and home comfort according to your lifestyle. For select furnaces, your new programmable or smart thermostat can control ventilation, humidity and zoning add-ons and components for superior indoor environmental control.
Zoning System
A zoning system is a nice add-on that utilizes automatic duct doors to deliver heated airflow only to the zones you desire at any given time of day. Zoning systems are great add-ons for homes with sprawling layouts and multi-level homes.
Whole-house Humidifier
Does the wintertime dry air inside your home dry your skin and nasal passages? Do you get zapped by static electricity when you are trying to get ready for work? A whole-house humidifier automatically introduces moisture to household air as it circulates through the ductwork in heating cycle. Properly humidified air is good for health and home, and it feels warmer than dry air, which may help lower your heating bill.
Air Filter
The simplest of add-ons is one of the most important components of the forced-air system. A higher-efficiency air filter with a sufficient MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) rating, as opposed to ineffective throw-away types, boosts system performance by protecting furnace components from debris accumulation.
Sealing and Insulation
You can boost the performance of your new furnace installation, and do your home comfort a big favor, by sealing up air leaks in the home shell and boosting insulation in the attic. If your home is leaky and lacks insulation, your new furnace must work harder, burning expensive fuel to keep up with the heating load. A little caulk and insulation go a long way to lower heating bills.
For more tips on furnace installation and performance features and components, please contact us at Around the Clock Air Conditioning and Heating today.
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