What You Should Know Before Installing A New Heating System

It's a new era for heating system designs. New home construction building codes have higher energy efficient standards for plumbing and heating than ever before. A spike in home energy costs, and an awareness of limited natural resources, have provided motivation for manufacturers to produce a better selection of energy-efficient appliances and heating systems. Building architects today place a much greater emphasis on heating design because of the long-term cost savings benefits for their clients.

If you're considering purchasing a new heating system, here are some things you should know beforehand. When you hire a plumbing and heating company to purchase a furnace for your home, they should first perform an energy audit to determine where the greatest heat loss is; so once your heating system is installed, every room is at a consistent temperature.

It's important to do your research and interview a couple of master plumbers or heating specialists. Some plumbing and heating contractors will stretch out a system to save money and submit a lower bid to get the job. You should expect options, like separate zones or an up-sized furnace, if needed. In some cases, you may discover after performing an energy audit, that the correct size furnace unit is smaller than what another company will install. That means cost savings for you.

A plumber may not be the best contractor to install your new furnace! You should consider hiring a licensed plumbing and heating specialist. The company you hire should have the following credentials:
- Licensed and insured plumbers for water and gas
- "Smart System" trained installers
- Home energy audit capable
- Experienced installers of oil, gas, or steam boilers
You might consider some energy saving upgrades for a new heating system or additions to your current system. Here are some of the latest trends in money-saving components of a heating system designed for the 21st century:

Outdoor resets automatically adjust to your boiler settings according to the outdoor temperature. This can save as much as 33% on your heating costs as spring and fall temperatures fluctuate.

Zoned heat is not a new concept, but what was once considered an upgrade for larger homes is now standard in many homes today. Finished basements and bedroom areas are often on their own thermostats to avoid heating those areas when they are not in use.

Gas burner deduct meters are devices installed where town water is used outside of the home such as sill cocks and irrigation systems. Since the water does not go down the drain, the volume of water used outside the home is deducted from town sewer fees.

Tankless water heaters provide on-demand hot water as you need it, as opposed to heating 30 gallons of water and maintaining its temperature or firing up your furnace every time you need hot water. This means the water is always fresh and always hot when it comes out of the tap. The system automatically senses the demand for hot water, and when it is not needed, it shuts down and uses no energy to maintain the water temperature.
By considering all of your options, you will be able to choose the best heating system for your home.

Aaron Christenson is a master plumber specializing in New Hampshire heating designs for residential and commercial applications.

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