Most remodeling projects will affect your home’s furnace, whether you are putting an addition onto your home or finishing a basement.
Your heating system has been designed for the size and shape of your home before renovations, so you may need to do some work on the system during your remodeling project.
There are several major things you need to consider to ensure your up-to-date space is well heated and comfortable. When you add square footage to a room or change the layout of a certain space, you could be inadvertently straining your existing furnace, resulting in excessive wear and tear, and lowering efficiency levels. Replacing your windows can even influence your HVAC system. Hiring a HVAC professional to conduct a load calculation will help you determine how your existing set up stacks up against the newly remodeled space and if it will need replaced. If your home is 10 years old or more, you should consider the energy savings of a newer system. Newer systems are more energy efficient and Energy Star rated, saving you money. Occasionally, government rebates are available depending on what product you are purchasing and if it meets the rebate requirements. Renovations can be messy and adding a whole home air cleaner can get your home back to having clean air much quicker.. Whole home air cleaners work in conjunction with your HVAC program and filter out nearly all air borne allergens. With these several things in mind, you can take advantage of an ideal time to update your furnace. Checking your HVAC system to make sure it can handle the expanded part of space in your home is something you should do before starting a home renovation.