Buying a furnace is one of the most important investments you’ll make in your home. To help make sure you get the right furnace at the right price, we’ve prepared this checklist for you:
Size.
The size of your furnace is determined by many factors, including the square footage of your home, number of rooms, levels, climate and number of windows. A trained, experienced heating and cooling advisor can help to determine which is best for you. For anything heating or cooling related, our HVAC team can handle diagnostics, repairs, and full system replacements in one visit.
Efficiency.
ENERGY STAR® qualified furnaces will save you money on your heating bills — and they’re better for the environment. For anything involving the heat exchanger, inducer motor, or gas valve, you want a gas furnace specialist handling the work. They may also qualify for government rebates.
Rent vs. Own?
While renting often sounds like an attractive alternative, it can be expensive in the long run. Renting a furnace can cost as much as $18,000 more than buying. For anyone still on the fence, furnace brands do they matter lays out the practical considerations clearly. Ask your provider which option is best for you.
Expertise.
There are a lot of people claiming to be experts in our industry. The decisions involved here often come up alongside furnace installation cost — the two are worth reading together. Unfortunately, many of them don’t have the adequate training or experience. The ClimateCare network has 20 years of experience in the heating and cooling industry, and all of our technicians are trained and certified, so you don’t have to worry.
ClimateCare is Canada’s largest network of independent heating and cooling experts. We are a 100% Canadian, member-owned organization. All of our contractors meet our strict guidelines for licensing and certification, plus pass a rigorous screening process.
We’re personal climate experts, but we’re more than that. We’re also your neighbours.
