A new furnace is one of the longest-lived purchases in your home, and the options add up fast. You can choose an 80 percent AFUE unit or a mid-90s condensing model, single-stage, two-stage, or modulating burners, and a standard PSC blower or a variable-speed ECM motor that uses less electricity and evens out temperature swings. Which mix is right depends on your Missoula, MT home, the length of your heating season, and the behavior of your ductwork. That is why Missoula HVAC begins with a load calculation rather than copying whatever the previous installer chose. An oversized furnace short-cycles and overshoots, delivering comfort in bursts while it wears itself out. A properly sized one runs longer, quieter, and more cheaply.
The repair homeowners call us about most is Furnace Repair. Start there if your system isn't running right.
Warning Signs for Furnace Installation
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- A technician found a cracked heat exchanger, which usually means replacement
- Rust, soot, or loud ignition that returns even after repairs
- Your existing furnace has passed fifteen to twenty years of service
- Short cycling, big temperature swings, or rooms the furnace never reaches
- Repair bills arriving more often and getting bigger each season
- A new air conditioner or heat pump is going in and the old furnace cannot keep up
- A blower so noisy you have to raise your voice when it runs
- Heating bills climbing while the house never feels quite warm
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
Left unchecked, even a small fault or temperature swing often signals a system working its way toward a breakdown. Call (406) 204-2767 at the first sign of trouble.
