What Are the Different Types of Furnaces?

Over our 70 years in business serving homes and businesses in the Puget Sound region, our customers have come to trust us with all things related to their HVAC systems. We are often asked the key differences between the types furnaces that are most often found in households. The following will outline the three types of furnaces and key features of each. Central Warm-Air Furnaces Central warm-air furnaces have a fan that blows and circulates the warmed air throughout the ducts that lead to the rooms in your home. These furnaces can be further classified into three types, based on the type of fuel they use: natural gas, oil and electric. Most furnaces in North America are powered by natural gas, though many homes have oil and electric furnaces. Natural Gas Furnaces Natural gas furnaces are powered by fossil fuels that flow to your home through a municipal line. Combustion takes place in the furnace to convert gas to heat. Next, heat exchangers and blowers complete the process by warming air inside the furnace before the furnace fan circulates the warm air into your home. Oil Furnaces Some households do not readily have access to natural gas. Homes in these...

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Learn the Differences Between Old and New Furnaces

The heating industry has seen many technological advances over the past two decades. Older homes can benefit from the installation of a new unit. There are differences between older furnaces and new models. These modern units can help efficiently heat your home and save you money on energy bills. Here are some of the differences between old and new furnaces. Better Efficiency Modern furnaces are able to heat your home in a more efficient matter than older units. Technology has improved the function of the heating blower. These units are designed to push more heat over the exchanger and direct more warm air into your home. Older furnaces often use more expensive energy sources, such as electricity, to warm your home. Gas is still one of the less expensive sources for heating a home. You can also find furnaces that use other sources of fuel as well. New Technology Is Available New and old furnaces operate in the same general way to heat your home. However, technology has allowed modern units to operate in a more effective and efficient matter. One new component is the variable speed air handler. Older units have air handlers that only work at one speed....

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