Is It Time to Replace Your Furnace?
Furnace Replacement Increases Efficiency. The first step is getting to know your furnace. First, how old is it? A typical furnace lasts about 20 years. And chances are, the older it is, the less efficient it is. If you don’t know your furnace’s AFUE rating, call the manufacturer. They should be able to tell you by the serial number of the unit. The AFUE number describes what percentage of fuel consumed is actually used for heat, and how much fuel is simply wasted. For example, if your AFUE rating is 60, your furnace is converting 60% of its fuel to heat for the home, and losing the remaining 40% of heat, usually through venting. Obviously, the higher the number, the better the efficiency. And while no furnace operates at 100%, some get pretty darn close.
Now that you have this number, look for your energy bill. Depending on how much fuel your furnace wastes, you can easily calculate how much money you’re unnecessarily spending every month.
In many cases, the significantly lower energy bills may enable you to recoup the expense of replacing your system in just a few short years. So, does replacing your furnace make sense? You betcha. Well, unless you’re moving to that private island.
How comfortable is your home? Uneven temperatures, trouble keeping up with demand, and freezing air escaping supply registers are all signs that it’s time to replace your home’s furnace.
Future Air provides Furnace Repair and Furnace Replacement Services, whether a gas furnace or electric furnace. When your house is cold – you want a furnace repair technician at your home quickly. In winter, this process is reversed – with the heat pump collecting and concentrating heat from the ground or air and delivering it through your ductwork. Yes, even on a cold day, there is heat to be captured outside!
Higher efficiency gas and electric furnace systems in Cincinnati lead to more savings. Getting the right size matters. We install quality HVAC systems that are quiet and will last for years to come with minimal service needs.
Heat Pump Repair and Replacement
A heat pump is a type of HVAC unit that regulates indoor temperature in both warm and winter weather. Using a refrigerant, it extracts heat from your home in summer and pumps it outdoors. The cycle is reversed in the winter months and absorbs heat to push into the home. Some people refer to heat pumps as AC & Furnace Combo units.
Heat Pump Systems in the Cincinnati area are common. In most cases, an air-exchange heat pump may be installed in a single afternoon.
The HVAC technicians at Future Air have serious training and experience in installing and maintaining heat pump units. Let us recommend your next heat pump unit based on the size and shape of your home.
Ductless Mini Split Systems
Mini-splits typically consume far less electricity than central AC and heating systems. Mini Split Systems provide both heating and cooling, and last between ten and thirty years. They have been around since 1959 and remain a great option for people who want to control the temperature of each room separately.
Are You Giving Your Mini Split System The Attention It Needs?
Be sure to occasionally inspect the units to find any potential problems before they destroy your equipment. While dusting the units, give them a quick glance to ensure your units are at their best.
- Check for mold or mildew growth
- Check for ice and condensation
Schedule the HVAC team at Future Air to come out at least annually to clean the Mini Split Condenser Coils. Poor maintenance not only reduces the longevity of the machine but increases your energy cost to heat or cool your rooms. Yes – we provide mini-split air conditioning and furnace repair service.
Geo-Thermal Heating and Cooling Units
Even on the coolest or hottest days of the year, the temperature underground in the Cincinnati Ohio area stays at a comfortable and consistent 45 to 75 degrees. Heat pumps operate similarly to traditional air-source heat pumps.
The main difference is regular heat pumps gather and get rid of heat through the air outside, while geothermal units transfer heat to and from homes through liquid-filled pipes that are buried underground.
Advantages of choosing a geothermal heating and cooling system over traditional systems:
- Enjoy reduced energy costs by using a GEO Thermal unit. Although geothermal units cost more upfront, you can recoup much of that money through superior energy savings. You can save as much as 20-50% on cooling costs and 30-60% on heating costs.
- Federal tax credits. Federal tax credits are available through 2023 for the installation of an Energy Star-approved geothermal system.
- Quiet. The heat-exchange process is very quiet, so there will be no more sleepless lights listening to your heating or air conditioning system run.
- GEO Thermal furnaces are reliable. With few moving parts, geothermal systems are very reliable and rarely break down.
- Environmentally friendly. Geothermal energy doesn’t rely on fossil fuels such as oil or gas, so you’ll significantly improve your environmental footprint.
- Long-lasting. Geothermal heating and air conditioner systems can last 25 to 50 years, much longer than conventional HVAC systems.
For all of your heating and cooling needs, or to learn more about having a geothermal heat pump installed in your Maineville Ohio, or Cincinnati Ohio area home, contact Future AIr HVAC company in Maineville Ohio today.
Our Upfront Pricing Promise
With upfront pricing, we promise no surprises when it comes to the bill. We know that replacing your furnace is an expensive investment. That’s why we carefully inspect, provide options based on several brands, and will maintain the new furnace all year at no extra cost to you. Integrity matters. Our team is committed to providing a quality HVAC product at a reasonable price, and our warranty of protection to back it up.
