What type of flooring is in your kitchen? What about your siding – is it vinyl, stucco, or brick? Now, do you know the type of furnace you have? Just like any other home component, it’s a great idea to familiarize yourself with the type of furnace you have. It’s great to have your furnace type handy in an emergency or when you’re due for a furnace air filter replacement or routine maintenance.
If you’re unsure of the type of furnace you have, you’re not alone. Some homeowners aren’t aware of the kind of furnace in their home, let alone the make and model. We’re sharing some tips for determining what kind of furnace you have so you can be prepared next time you need the information handy for warranties, repair, or maintenance.
Why Should I Know the Type of Furnace I Have?
While you might not think knowing the type of furnace you have is important, it’s incredibly helpful for many reasons. For one, if you need a furnace repair service, it helps the heating and cooling company you hired know the type, make, and model so they can have the necessary parts to repair your furnace.
Next, it’s helpful information to have in an emergency. Whether your furnace isn’t turning on, it shuts down, or an odd smell or sound is coming from the system, knowing the type of furnace is helpful when contacting a professional for furnace troubleshooting and repair.
How to Know Your Furnace Type
It’s a great idea to get familiar with your furnace, specifically the make and model, in the event of an emergency. A heating and cooling company will ask the make and model of your furnace to ensure they have the right parts to repair it. Not sure how to identify your furnace’s make and model? No problem! Below is a guide on how to check your furnace type:
- Check for a gas line or an oil supply tank; if it has no gas line or oil supply tank, it’s either an electric furnace or a heat pump (heat pumps will have an “emergency” heat button on the thermostat)
- Check the sticker/label on or inside your unit’s panel
- Your furnace will have a model number & serial number – technicians will only need the model number
- You’ll find the manufacturer on the sticker, often with a logo
- If you’re uncomfortable searching for the sticker/label, contact Cates to access it
Checking the furnace type can make some homeowners or business owners uncomfortable, and that’s understandable. Cates Heating and Cooling is happy to help you access your furnace sticker/label – just contact us to schedule an appointment.
Electric, Gas, or Propane – Which Furnace is Best for Me?
Not sure if an electric, gas, or propane furnace is best for your commercial space or home? Below is information about all three options to help you determine which is best to heat your home or business.
Electric Furnaces
Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint? Consider installing an electric furnace from Cates Heating and Cooling. Electric furnaces rely on electricity to heat your building or home rather than fossil fuels like gas or oil to warm up your space. We have a variety of electric furnaces to choose from – we’ll help you choose the best one for your space!
Gas Furnaces
Gas furnaces are an energy-efficient way to maintain a comfortable temperature inside a commercial building or home. They rely on natural gas to heat a building and can decrease energy bills if they operate optimally.
Propane Furnaces
Propane furnaces, which use liquid propane that turns to gas to heat a commercial space or home, can be another energy-efficient option for boosting employee productivity while keeping costs low and family members warm. Since propane is a clean-burning fuel, it reduces one’s carbon footprint, which is great for companies and homeowners who want to focus on sustainability and efficiency.
If you’re still unsure which furnace is best for your space, our team would love to help you choose the right one! Factors like square footage, multiple stories, and whether you want to maximize energy savings can help determine which is best for your commercial space or home. During a tune-up service, we’ll ensure your furnace is the perfect size for your space and that it’s running optimally and efficiently. We can also remove your old furnace and install a new one with our furnace installation service.
Schedule your Furnace Tune-up or New Furnace Install from Cates Heating and Cooling to Keep Warm this Winter
At Cates Heating and Cooling, we’ve been installing and repairing residential and commercial HVAC systems, including furnaces, for over 50 years. This makes us one of the most dependable and trustworthy home HVAC companies in Kansas City! Scheduling a furnace tune-up or installation will keep your loved ones and employees healthier and decrease energy bills.
We’re family-owned and operated with expertly trained technicians who have provided exceptional service to all our customers for over 50 years. We service Kansas City and surrounding cities, including the following:
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Contact Cates with any questions or concerns about your heating and cooling and how we can help!