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It’s furnace season here at ClimateCare. That’s why we’re spreading true information about common furnace myths. Keep reading to find out more so you can be prepared for the winter!
Common Furnace Myths
In addition to helping homeowners get their units ready for winter with fall furnace maintenance, it’s that time of year when the same common myths come out of the woodwork:
- Crank the thermostat to heat your home ASAP
- Close vents and registers to lower your heating bill
- Don’t replace your old furnace, just repair it over and over again
- All you need is a high-efficiency furnace; nothing more
- Bigger is better when it comes to home heating systems
In reality, the truth is quite different.
Find out what they are by checking out our latest infographic.
5 Myths About Your Furnace: An Infographic
5 Furnace Myths Busted!
As the temperatures drop for winter and fall, there are many furnace myths out there.
Here they are and the real facts behind them all.
Myth: Turn Up the Thermostat to Heat Your Home Faster
Fact: Hot air gets delivered at the same rate, regardless of temperature.
When you’re freezing, the quickest way to comfort is to crank the thermostat as high as it goes, right? If you turn up the temperature by 10°C, warm air still gets delivered through your home at a constant rate.
Myth: Close Vents and Registers to Save Money
Fact: You’re actually wasting money by doing this.
It makes sense: if a room is unused, there’s no sense in heating it, so close its registers. Hot air pressure is distributed evenly through your home. When vents or registers are closed, your furnace has to work harder to deliver heat.
Myth: Don’t Buy New. Just Keep Fixing Your Old Furnace
Fact: Just like a car, your furnace has a lifespan.
Your furnace runs for 1000s of hours each winter. Age and wear mean it will eventually reach its limit.
Metal fatigue and system damage will be too much to overcome. Plus, a furnace that’s too old won’t necessarily be safe and can possibly lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Myth: All You Need is a High-Efficiency Furnace
Fact: It helps, but there’s more you can do.
A high-efficiency furnace will lower your heating bill, but that’s only part of the equation. A modern furnace, combined with proper insulation, clean air ducts and regular maintenance keeps more money in your pocket.
Myth: A Larger Heating System Is Better For Your Home
Fact: A system that’s too big does more harm than good.
If a heating system is bigger than normal, it should heat the house quickly and efficiently, right? A too-big system will run very inefficiently for too long. That might shorten its lifespan, while it also leads to exceptionally high energy bills.
Final Note
Your furnace is a must-have accessory to help your family get through winter safely and comfortably.
To make sure you get the right furnace and maintenance plans for your needs, contact your local ClimateCare retailer today.
Furnace Facts Summary
To summarize, here are the legitimate details our experts have shared about furnaces:
- Your home doesn’t heat up faster if you crank the thermostat. Instead, it will continue to heat at the same rate until it hits the set point.
- Vents should stay open to ensure proper circulation so your furnace doesn’t work overtime.
- You need to replace your furnace every 15 to 20 years.
- A high-efficiency furnace can’t compensate for poor insulation and seals in your home.
- A heating system should be properly sized for your square footage.
Now that you have the facts, it’s time to put them in action
Since 1992, ClimateCare has provided reliable and professional home comfort products to homeowners all over Ontario. And since 1992, our team of experts have heard the same furnace myths – over and over again. Now that you know the real deal behind your furnace, it’s time to experience the ClimateCare difference for yourself.
To start, you can:
- FIND YOUR NEAREST CLIMATECARE DEALER and contact them today
- LEARN MORE ABOUT our selection of furnaces
- GET INFORMATION ABOUT ClimateCare furnace maintenance
