WHAT DOES A FURNACE DO?

The primary function of a furnace is to heat a house. They are powered by gas or electricity and heat the air and distribute it through the air ducts in your home. 

Among the many types of heating solutions for your home, furnaces are a great solution because they provide the following benefits:

 

IMPROVED AIR QUALITY

Many furnaces help remove indoor pollutants in the air. Many also come with the ability to control humidity levels. That in itself can reduce mildew and mold in the home and improve comfort levels. Better air quality also helps your furnace run more efficiently.

 

AFFORDABILITY

Furnaces are an affordable heating solution. Furnaces last longer and cost less than other heating solutions. And most newer systems are more energy efficient, helping you save on electrical costs too.

 

SAFETY

Furnaces are one of the safest ways to heat your home. They don’t cause nearly as many fires as stove heating, chimneys, and space heaters. And they generally include a safety switch that can help prevent fires from erupting and toxic fumes from entering your home.

 

WHEN DO I NEED A NEW FURNACE?

If you are building a new home, you’ll want to make sure a furnace is on your list of must-haves. 

If you bought a pre-constructed home, it likely came with a furnace already built in. So, how do you know when it’s time to replace that furnace? 

Here are a few telltale signs that you need a new furnace: 

• It’s more than 15 years old. 
• Your energy bills have gone up considerably. 
• Your house isn’t staying warm enough. 
• Your home is abnormally dusty.
• Your furnace smells or sounds funny. 
• Your furnace isn’t cycling normally.

If you are experiencing any of these signs, it’s time to start getting quotes on a new furnace and get your old one replaced asap.

 

GET A QUOTE ON A NEW FURNACE TODAY

Baseline Heating installs new Lennox furnaces across the Greater Milwaukee area. Give us a call today for a quote on a new furnace. If you’re not sure that your furnace needs replaced, we can also troubleshoot it to see if they are any quick repairs that it might need.