Whether you are putting an addition on your new home or finishing a basement, most remodeling projects will affect your home’s furnace efficiency.
Your heating system has been designed for the size and shape of your new home before any renovations happen, so you may need to do some tasks on the set up while in your remodeling project.
There are more than two major things you need to consider to find out if your new space is well heated and comfortable. When you add square footage to your room or change the layout of a particular space, you could be inadvertently straining your existing furnace, which results in extreme wear and tear, decreasing efficiency levels. Replacing your windows can even influence your HVAC system. Hiring a HVAC contractor to conduct a load calculation will help you determine how your existing unit stacks up against the newly remodeled space plus if it will need replaced. However, if your new home is 10 years old or more, you should consider the energy savings of a newer system. Newer systems are more energy efficient, save your money, plus they are Energy Star rated. Sometimes, government rebates will be available depending on what product you are purchasing and if it meets the rebate requirements. Renovations can be messy so by adding a whole home air purifier, you can get your home back to having clean air much sooner. Whole home air purifiers work together with your heating and air conditioning set up and filter out nearly all air borne allergens. With keeping these things in mind, you can take advantage of the right time to upgrade your furnace, and checking your HVAC system to make sure it can handle the expanded section of living space is something you should do before starting a new home renovation.