Especially since it is one of the oldest methods used in residential heating, furnaces are frequently used as part of the heating systems in many homes and businesses throughout the country.
Modern models require electricity, gas, or propane, to run at high efficiency levels, though in earlier days furnaces were fueled with coal and wood. Indicating that they will transform 98% of the fuel they consume into heat, some eco-friendly models that have AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) ratings of 98%. We at New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing would like to share the basic function of how the furnace provides heat for your New York home, where many curious minds want to know how the furnace operated.
How Does a Furnace Heater Work?
Whatever fuel a furnace uses, it operates on the principle of forced air heating. After the furnace transfers heat to air, blower fans then send through the ductwork of a house and out vents.
Since furnaces frequently share the duct system with an air conditioner, homeowners do not need to take up additional space for their cooling system. A pilot light ignites with a series of burners inside a combustion chamber is set off by a natural gas furnace. From the heat these burners create then enters the heat exchanger, the heat transfers to the air and raises it to the temperature set by the thermostat. Through the ducts at this point, the blowers take the air and send it. Propane furnaces operate the same, similarly. For an electric furnace, an electrical ignition begins the heating process. Instead of the gas-powered burners, the ignition activates heating elements that contain conductive coils. As current passes through the coils, they begin heating the air for the blowers to handle. The more heating elements turn on the more heat the thermostat calls for.
DIY VS Professional Furnace Fixes
Though it sounds deceptively simple to make certain that the heat exchanger and distribution runs smoothly and without safety concerns, the furnaces contain many components. It is not recommended to try and diagnose or fix a malfunctioning thermostat yourself, unless you have extensive HVAC training and the appropriate tools. You should rely on experts to handle whatever ails your furnace, no matter its power source. It is important to keep in mind that carbon monoxide poisoning can develop by electric furnaces may cause high voltage shocks and gas furnaces.
Forced Air Furnace & Boiler Maintenance, Repair, Replacement & More in Bedford Hills, Manhattan, Flushing, Queens, Brooklyn & The Bronx, New York
Whether you have a furnace, heat pump or boiler, you can better maintain your furnace with the assistance of New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, running effectively for you through fall and winter. We can provide
furnace replacement, installation, repairs and maintenance services throughout New York through our expertise. In order to ensure your furnace is services are done with accuracy and efficiency, our friendly technicians have the formal training, ongoing education, and daily experience as well as the skills. We are readily available to provide high-quality services, so call New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing and let us assist you with affordable furnace service needs.
