There is a lot of information about furnaces, so you probably have many questions. No one knows more about furnaces than your local Calgary furnace company. Here, we answer three of the most commonly and frequently asked questions about furnaces.
What types of furnaces are available?
There are four main categories that furnaces are divided into by the fuel they require to function. These are:
- Natural Gas
- Oil
- Electric
- Propane
Each one has its own unique set of pros and cons to weigh when deciding which one is best for your household. However, here in Calgary, the most common types of furnaces are powered by natural gas or electricity, simply due to our colder climate.
What is a furnace filter?
Furnace filters provide a vital role in maintaining your home’s air quality. Furnace filters are made to catch debris, allergens, and dust that collect in the return duct. They help to protect your furnace’s blower fan while also keeping potentially dust and allergen-filled air from being cycled back through your home.
It’s vital that you know what size of filter your furnace takes, as well as what variety of filters works best for you. So, it’s essential to know the dimensions of your furnace so that you can shop for the appropriate filters.
What’s a MERV rating?
MERV, or Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, is a rating system that rates how efficient a filter is at trapping unwanted particles on a scale of 1-16. The higher the MERV rating on a filter means that the filter will trap more particles. The most common filter ratings for a household are those between 8 and 13.
Hopefully, this has helped answer some of your furnace questions. If you have more, give your local Calgary furnace company a call, like Rapid Furnace Repair. We can answer your questions about your furnace and get you feeling more comfortable with it. Call us today!