Solutions For Comfort: Furnaces
In Ottawa, Staying Warm During The Winter Months Just Got Easier
Furnace buyers guide: Furnaces in Ottawa can mean the difference between comfort and cold. It’s not an exaggeration to say that owning a great furnace can greatly impact your life, especially in this city.
This city is notorious for its fluctuating temperatures: one day, it’s -10C, and the next, it’s -40C. That fluctuation puts plenty of pressure on your gas furnace—Ottawa is a city that demands quality furnaces.
Which is why you need Reliable Home Environment on your side. Not only do we offer high-quality furnace service, but we also sell and install the highest-quality gas furnaces in Ottawa.
Understanding how furnaces work
Furnaces heat air using fuel (gas, oil, or electricity). A burner heats a heat exchanger, warming the air blown over it. This warm air is distributed through ducts by a blower fan. Combustion gases are vented outside. The system cycles on and off to maintain the desired temperature.
Major factors to consider when choosing a furnace
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Home heating capacity & size: What your home needs to heat and maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. If the furnace is too small, it won't keep your home warm enough. If it's too big, it will use too much energy.
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Type of furnace:
- Gas furnace: Uses natural gas to make heat. It's like using a big stove to keep your house warm.
- Electric furnace: Uses electricity to make heat. It's like using a big heater that plugs into the wall.
- Oil furnace: Uses oil to make heat. It's like using a big lamp with oil to light up your home, but for heat instead of light.
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Efficiency ratings:
- Co-efficient of Performance (COP). Ex: For -17 ºC, COP > 9 is excellent.
- Heating Season Performance Factor (HSPF).
- Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER).
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Your budget: The cost of a furnace can vary depending on the type, model and installation needed to support your home's characteristics and size.