Now that winter has slipped away it is time to worry about cooling your home. However, that doesn’t mean that you need to forget about your heating system. In fact, this is the best time to have Heating Contractors Mobile AL come out and check out your furnace. Things to look for include a buildup of dirt in the air exchange or leaks in the fuel system. If the unit won’t be in use until next winter, then you may want to consider shutting the furnace off to avoid wasting fuel. This may not be possible with all units, and it may be necessary to discuss this option with the contractor for furnaces with an automatic pilot system.
The end of winter is also a great time to think about replacing or upgrading your heating system. Heating Contractors Mobile AL often provide excellent deals at the end of winter to eliminate excess stock. A heating system isn’t like most other appliances and when it begins to age it can create some dangerous circumstances. Over time, the metal that the unit is made from will corrode and can leak exhaust into your home. Corrosion occurs because the metal gets hot and then rapidly cools. This change in temperature can cause condensation and rust.
The most common heating system in use is the furnace. This is because the furnace is often part of a larger system known as the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system. The furnace works by heating air in an air exchange. Once the space reaches a specific temperature, the blower kicks in and forces the heat throughout the building. The drawback to this system is the use of bulky air ducts to transport the treated air. For homes without an installed HVAC it is possible for Heating Contractors Mobile AL to install high-velocity air ducts. These are small tubes, about two inches in diameter, which are designed to fit in walls or tight spaces.
Of course, the furnace isn’t the only heating system offered by Heating Contractors Mobile AL. Other methods of heating include radiant heat such as old fashioned radiator systems or baseboard heating as well as in floor heating coils. You can also get electric heaters that fit in wall spaces or baseboards. Heating units also come as portable options, but these aren’t recommended because of safety reasons. Plus, portable heaters tend to be inefficient for larger spaces.
