Sizing Up the Perfect Heater for Your Property
With so many homes built around heating methods that don’t stand up to modern requirements, a reliable heater is usually one of the last things on a homeowner’s mind in the Las Vegas area. Matching you up with the right heating system means dealing with all of that old ductwork that could be outdated or even undersized to handle more powerful systems of today. Legacy’s heater installations in Las Vegas, NV, are backed by HVAC technicians who know the area’s housing stock and climate challenges like the backs of their hands.
We can help you choose the perfectly sized heating system for your home that meshes with your existing ductwork (or we’ll suggest an upgrade if that’s the better path). We’re here for all of your complete furnace replacement needs and full system upgrades to get you the reliable access to heating you need once things start to cool down. Contact us today to schedule a free estimate and we’ll get started!
Finding the Perfectly Sized Heater for Your Las Vegas Home
There’s no guesswork that goes into our heater installations in Las Vegas, NV. We follow a tried and true process that takes multiple factors into account to ensure your heating system is the perfect fit for your home. Working with Legacy means you’ll never be stuck with an oversized unit that runs itself into the ground short cycling or an undersized model that runs constantly without actually heating your home up evenly.
We run an industry standard Manual J load calculation that accounts for variables like:
- Square footage: This is our baseline starting point that helps us measure heating capacity in BTUs (British Thermal Units).
- Insulation quality: With so many homes of different sizes and ages we have to get a thorough read on the status of your insulation. This determines how well your home loses or retains heat.
- Window number and placement: The number and placement of windows have a huge impact on the amount of heating power you need. More windows means more exposure to ambient heat from sunlight.
- Home layout and ceiling height: If you have a nice open floor plan or a vaulted ceiling, that can affect our approach to evenly heating your home. We get a thorough read on how your rooms are set up and the space your heater needs to operate.
- Ductwork: Your ductwork is the highway that all your treated air uses to get to rooms around your home. If it’s improperly sized, damaged or laid out incorrectly it can drastically throw off heating performance.
- Local climate challenges: Las Vegas doesn’t exactly have brutal winters, but we do need to factor in those random, one-off cold snaps.
What to Expect During Your Heater Installation
Knowing what to expect on the day of your heater installation in Las Vegas, NV, can take some of that stress off your shoulders. Don’t worry, you aren’t in for a major disruption to your life for very long. Here’s what you can expect throughout the entire installation (and replacement) process when you work with Legacy.
- Assessment: We’ll never jump into installing your heater without confirming all of the fine details. We double check that everything is sized correctly and your ductwork is ready to support your new heater (if it requires ductwork).
- Old unit removal: After we schedule the best time for your installation, we’ll show up on the day of and get started by removing your old heater, if you’re replacing an aging model.
- Installation: Next, we jump into the actual installation process. We connect it to the required supply lines for fuel, get it hooked up to your ductwork and ensure everything is sealed and ready to work.
- Testing: A full battery of tests is next up. We’ll run a full heating cycle to see if things like airflow and thermostat calibration are good to go.
- Final walkthrough: Once it looks like your new furnace is all ready, we’ll walk you through how the installation went, explain your new system and answer any questions you may have before we clean up and head out. We can also talk about setting up regular maintenance to keep your new system healthy.
Schedule Your Installation With Legacy Today!
Legacy makes getting a heater installation in Las Vegas, NV, as simple as possible. With decades of experience serving homes and businesses in the area, you can rest easy knowing that your installation is being handled by licensed professionals who truly understand the area and its housing stock. We’re also here 24/7 if something goes wrong after your installation or later down the line, we’ll never leave you shivering over the weekend. If you’re concerned about the cost of your services, check out our flexible financing options designed to give you the support you need for the service you require.
Contact us today to talk about membership to our Lions Club that gets you great benefits like priority scheduling for repairs, maintenance support in the form of annual safety inspections and free AC drain line unclogging, and much more! When you need the perfect heating installation, reach out to Legacy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can upgrading to a newer furnace improve my energy efficiency?
Yes! Newer, more modernized furnaces usually come with higher AFUE ratings. Your annual fuel utilization efficiency directly impacts how much you’ll spend at the end of the month for utility bills. The higher your furnace’s AFUE rating, the more energy efficient it is. Don’t let the bigger investment for a higher rated furnace turn you off, you’ll rake in savings over time.
Will I need to replace my ductwork when installing a new furnace?
Reaching out to Legacy for a furnace installation in Las Vegas, NV, doesn’t always mean a big change to your ducts is necessary. Our HVAC technicians will inspect your ducts before installing your new furnace to ensure they’re properly sized and capable of handling the demands of a modern HVAC system. If we discover that there’s widespread damage or a compatibility issue we’ll let you know that a duct upgrade may be necessary.
Are heat pumps effective in Las Vegas?
Definitely, heat pumps are extremely effective and efficient in environments where the temperature doesn’t regularly drop below freezing. Milder climates and heat pumps go very well together. Instead of expending fuel to heat up air, your heat pump moves air between the outdoors and your home to maintain your temperature goals.
