{"id":847,"date":"2019-03-25T11:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T15:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/?p=847"},"modified":"2019-03-22T12:17:50","modified_gmt":"2019-03-22T16:17:50","slug":"heres-how-to-choose-a-new-heating-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/heating-service\/heres-how-to-choose-a-new-heating-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s How to Choose a New Heating System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-848\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Individuals_warming_by_the_radiator_Heat_temperature_Human_Foot_Sock_Comfortable_800x533-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"warming-feet-at-radiator\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Individuals_warming_by_the_radiator_Heat_temperature_Human_Foot_Sock_Comfortable_800x533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Individuals_warming_by_the_radiator_Heat_temperature_Human_Foot_Sock_Comfortable_800x533-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Individuals_warming_by_the_radiator_Heat_temperature_Human_Foot_Sock_Comfortable_800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Is it already time to choose a new heating system? With winter having just ended and warmer days on the horizon, you might be thinking that a heating system should be the last thing on your mind.<\/p>\n<p>But actually, replacing your heating system at the end of winter might just be the best time. Not only can you consider how well your heater served you through the previous months, but you won\u2019t have to sit in the cold while you wait for a new heater to be installed.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can start planning your new installation:<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Determine if Your Old One Needs Replacement<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re installing a new heating system to replace your old one, we want to ensure that you\u2019re having it replaced at the right time. You\u2019ll know it\u2019s the right time if you\u2019re experiencing these issues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The heater is older than 10 years old.<\/li>\n<li>It simply doesn\u2019t keep you warm like it used to.<\/li>\n<li>The cost of operating and maintaining the heater is more than 50% the cost of a new one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If these conditions are not met, there\u2019s still a chance that your heater can benefit from repairs and maintenance.<\/p>\n<h2>Consider Features and Systems<\/h2>\n<p>Next, it\u2019s time to decide on what kind of heater you want. Have you used a furnace your whole life? Maybe a ductless heat pump could be more convenient for you. Realize that you hate the feeling of warm air blowing through the home? A boiler might be just what you need.<\/p>\n<p>Many homeowners stick to one heating system their entire lives, simply because they haven\u2019t considered the other options. In addition to the type of system, you\u2019ll also want to take into consideration the required fuel type. Most systems have both electric and natural gas options, which can influence your decision.<\/p>\n<h2>Considering How Long You Plan to Stay Where You Are<\/h2>\n<p>Before committing to a certain type of heater, think about how long you plan to live in your current home. You wouldn\u2019t want to install something too efficient and expensive if you\u2019re just going to move out soon anyways.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a boiler requires a more complex installation than other heaters\u2014it\u2019s not something you want to leave behind after just a few years of use. On the other hand, if you need heating for the short-term, an electric furnace is easy to install, inexpensive, and will get the job done.<\/p>\n<h2>Efficiency Ratings<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, we can\u2019t end without talking about efficiency ratings. The efficiency rating is what\u2019s going to make you weigh out your options and might require the help of a <a href=\"\/service-areas\/frisco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">heating expert in Frisco, Texas.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spending more money on a high-efficiency unit will certainly pay off in the long-run. You\u2019ll be able to experience lower costs on your monthly heating bill. Or, you can save money on your installation and settle for something less efficient at the cost of a few dollars more on every heating bill.<\/p>\n<p>Efficiency depends not only on the heating system, but the type of fuel it uses, your home, and your own heating habits.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Need help finding the perfect heating system? <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact Hutchins Plumbing &amp; Air Conditioning to speak with an expert.<\/a> Get it done right\u2026 Right now!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Replacing your heating system at the end of winter might just be the best time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[76],"tags":[94,147,146,145],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/847"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=847"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/847\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":850,"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/847\/revisions\/850"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=847"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=847"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=847"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}