On Long Island, you’re used to enjoying the four beautiful seasons. Choosing the right furnace for your home or business will depend on this fact, as well as the age of your property. Modern day buildings have a central heating system, and not just fireplaces. Balancing all these heating factors is often difficult in order to find the furnace that will give you the most efficient heating source for your space.
With our experienced heating specialists at Outstanding Plumbing, we provide you with all the heating services you need in Long Island, including valuable advice and guidance on how to choose the best furnace for your residential and/or commercial property. We’re fully capable of identifying and solving a variety of heating problems to bring a warm and comfortable environment to your family and/employees.
It all starts with the right furnace for your specific situation. With our expertise on furnaces, we strongly recommend considering these crucial factors when choosing to install a brand new furnace:
- Fuel. This is the first decision you’ll need to make. What kind of fuel do I need? Natural gas is the most popular today as it’s widely available, clean and less expensive than other options. Other options include liquefied propane, oil, wood, coal, electricity, “bottled” gas for the more rural areas.
- Economy. Money is another huge factor. Prices will vary according to your area. Electricity is efficient and clean, but they’re expensive. Oil is less efficient and can create oily residue. Wood usually works for farms and other rural dwellings, where it can almost be considered a free source.
- Efficiency. Always check a furnace’s Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating. High-efficiency will significantly lowering operating expenses.
- Physical Size. Measured in British thermal units (Btus), the size of your furnace needs to match your heat output. A furnace that’s too big will waste fuel and one that’s too small won’t produce enough heat for your particular home or office.
- Location. Where the furnace is located on your property make a difference as well. The basement, garage, attic, or outside are most likely your best option depending on the physical size of the unit.
Call our heating specialists today at Outstanding Plumbing to take care of all your heating service needs in Long Island!