Furnace Replacement in Pittsburgh, PA
Is it time to replace your old furnace? If you’re experiencing any of these tell-tale signs, it may be time to make the switch to a new heater:
- Increased energy bills
- Your system is over 15-20 years of age
- The air in your home is either too dry or too humid
- Unevenly heated rooms
- Unusual noises from your furnace
- Visible wear-and-tear of your system including cracks and rust
* Please note: All service calls must be confirmed with our office. Someone from our office will contact you to confirm the appointment prior to dispatching a technician.
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Learn MoreWHICH TYPE OF FURNACE DO I NEED?
Gas Furnace, Electric Furnace, Heat Pump, Oil Furnace, Boiler, Ductless, or a Geothermal System?
Now, what type of furnace is right for you and your home? Our experts are here to break down the pros and cons of each type of popular home heating systems.
GAS FURNANCES
Traditional gas furnaces use natural gas as a fuel to distribute heat throughout your home. These common, traditional furnaces are now more efficient than ever before with new models landing AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) ratings of up to 98.5% AFUE. Additionally, natural gas tends to be a relatively inexpensive fuel option that is readily available to home homeowners in the Pittsburgh, PA region. For those who suffer from asthma and allergies, gas furnaces work to alleviate these symptoms with a filtration system designed to remove harmful particles before distributing heat throughout your home.
On the other hand, a gas furnace may not be the best option for homes without existing ductwork, as this is a costly and time-consuming project to install. Additionally, although modern gas furnaces are relatively safe home-heating options, some homeowners opt for other units due to the fear of a safety hazard.
ELECTRIC FURNACES & HEAT PUMPS
Similar to natural gas furnaces, electricity is also a widely available resource, making electric furnaces so popular among the Western Pennsylvania region. Furthermore, many homeowners view electric furnaces are safer heating systems because they do not product fumes such as carbon monoxide. Lastly, electric furnaces are extremely efficient as they do not require flues for fumes to escape.
On the flip side, electric furnaces aren’t the cheapest to run. Despite being incredibly efficient and widely available, electricity is more expensive to use than natural gas.
OIL FURNACES
One benefit to oil furnaces is their ability to heat spaces throughout your home evenly as they are able to handle higher temperatures than the previous two furnace options. Furthermore, oil furnaces are incredibly durable with lifespans reaching 30 years if properly maintained. Lastly, the upfront installation cost is often less than a gas or electric furnace.
As far as disadvantages are concerned, the price of oil is extremely volatile, which means that there’s no saying how much it will cost to heat your home if you use oil as your fuel. Additionally, if your home does not have a chimney, you will need to place your oil furnace next to a wall where it can easily vent outside.
BOILER SYSTEMS
Our licensed and insured technicians here at Wade specialize in heat pump installation and heat pump replacement. After your free installation estimate, our HVAC technicians will help you to choose the best heat pump for your home as well as the best location for the heat pump to maximize its efficiency. Then, our technicians get to work! Depending on the size of your project, heat pump installation can take as little as one day.
DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT (HEATING & COOLING)
Ductless mini-split systems can be installed anywhere, including home additions and homes without existing ductwork. For this reason, they are a popular choice among new construction as well as in older homes, basements, attics, and more. Even better, Mitsubishi ductless units provide AC in the summer and heat in the winter.
Ductless installation begins with an assessment of your home to determine the right size unit. This is based upon the size of your home, its location, the amount of insulation you have, and local building codes. Then, our licensed technicians determine the best location for both your indoor and outdoor units and complete the ductless install.
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
With the installation of a geothermal system, you can stop worrying about volatile energy prices. This innovative technology operates on electricity but makes use of the earth’s thermal energy to pre-condition refrigerant to both heat and cool your home. You’ll enjoy amazing energy efficiency and perfect temperature control, no matter how extreme the weather turns.
Once you to decide to go with a geothermal system install, our team will create a design that is unique to your home’s needs. Then, we work diligently to complete the installation while ensuring that you aren’t left in the dark on any part of the installation process.
