Alright, let’s talk about these furnace blocks, or whatever you call ’em. You know, the things that keep your house warm in the winter. I ain’t no fancy expert, but I’ve been around long enough to know a thing or two about stayin’ warm.
First thing’s first, ya gotta figure out how big your house is. Bigger the house, bigger the furnace, that’s just common sense. They say you need somethin’ like 30 to 60 BTUs for every square foot. Don’t ask me what a BTU is, some kinda heat measure, I reckon. But look, if you got a big place, like 1500 square feet or somethin’, you’re gonna need a bigger furnace than someone livin’ in a tiny shack.
Now, where you live matters a whole heap too. If you’re up north where it’s cold as a witch’s tit all winter, you’re gonna need a furnace that can really crank out the heat. But if you’re down south where it barely gets chilly, you don’t need nothin’ fancy. Just somethin’ to take the edge off, you know?
- Cold climate? Big furnace.
- Warm climate? Smaller furnace.
- Just makes sense, don’t it?
So, when you’re pickin’ out a furnace, you gotta think about your house size and the weather. Don’t go buyin’ some giant furnace if you live in a tiny house in a warm place, that’s just wastin’ money. And don’t go tryin’ to heat a big ol’ farmhouse with a dinky little furnace, you’ll freeze to death!
And another thing, what kinda fuel are you gonna use? Some folks use gas, some use oil, some use electric. Me, I always liked gas, it’s cheaper and heats up quicker. But you gotta do what’s right for you and your pocketbook.
Now, let’s talk about them fancy numbers they put on furnaces, like AFUE or somethin’. They say the higher the number, the better the furnace is at savin’ energy. I guess that’s important if you don’t wanna spend a fortune on heatin’ bills. They say you should get one with at least a 90 rating, whatever that means. Just ask the fella at the store, he’ll know.
And don’t forget about your house’s insulation, that’s important too. If your house is all drafty and leaky, your furnace is gonna have to work extra hard to keep it warm. So make sure you got good windows and doors, and maybe some insulation in the walls and attic. It’ll save you money in the long run, trust me.
So, to sum it all up, pickin’ a furnace ain’t rocket science. You just gotta think about how big your house is, where you live, what kinda fuel you wanna use, and how well your house is insulated. And don’t be afraid to ask for help, them fellas at the store know more about this stuff than I do.
Oh, and one more thing, make sure your house has good ventilation. You don’t want to be breathin’ in stale air all winter, that ain’t healthy. Get a good ventilation system, or at least crack a window every now and then, even if it’s cold outside.
Choosing the right furnace is just one part of the puzzle. You also need to think about how often you’re going to use it, and when you’re going to use it. Do you work from home and need the heat on during the day? Or do you only need to heat the house when you get home from work? These things will affect how much energy you use and how much you’ll have to pay in the end.
Another thing that I heard them talking about down at the hardware store, was that you don’t want to get one that’s too small for your house but it’s almost worse if you get one that’s too big, because they said it won’t heat right, something about short-cycling. Now I don’t know exactly what that means, but they said it’s bad.
And lastly, don’t forget to change your filters. They said that makes a big difference and saves you money, too, because the furnace has to work less if the filter ain’t all plugged up. I change mine every few months, and it helps for sure. So there you have it, just a few things to think about when you’re lookin’ at them furnace blocks. Just use your common sense, and you’ll be fine.
