Graham Air Conditioning & Heating Inc

Do you know the difference between a forced-air and gravity furnace? In a forced-air furnace, a fan forces the air through a duct system, where in a gravity furnace, the air is circulated by gravity, relying on the natural principle of heat rising.

One of the most common types of heaters used in most homes nowadays is the force-air, or whole-house, system. Here, gas, oil, or electricity is used to heat air, which is blown with a fan around the house via ducts that lead to vents on the floor or ceiling.

Did you know that installing some types of heating equipment will actually help you save money on your heating bills? Newer systems are designed to be more energy efficient than old ones.

Forced-air heating systems are popular because of their fast heat delivery, reliability, versatility, and low installation costs. Often, the same duct system used for heating a home can also be utilized by a cooling system in the summer months.

Studies show that heat loss from basements accounts for 25 percent of the energy loss your home undergoes during winter months. Insulating your basement properly can reduce this energy loss and help you save money on heating costs.

If you live in a cold climate and tend to have unnecessarily high heating bills, you should consider installing baseboard heaters. These suck in cold air that sinks to the floor level, heat it, and push warm air out into your home.

Forced air systems are relatively inexpensive, and can be used for heating in the winter as well as cooling in the summer. However, they take up considerable space and require filtration and regular maintenance.

During the 13th century, the Cistercian monks came up with a central heating system that used indoor wood-fire furnaces to heat water that had been diverted from nearby rivers.

One of the advantages to steam heating systems is that they have few moving parts. This means that they are not only extremely reliable, but any maintenance and/or repair tends to be simpler and thus less costly.

If you're looking to save money throughout the heating season, invest in an energy star qualified system. Since these are designed to use less energy than standard systems, you can really save money on energy bills.

If you need additional accessories for your HVAC system, please let us know. Items like air cleaners and humidifiers may not be normal items we supply, but we can possibly get them for you.

Don't underestimate the importance of defining the scope of what you need before working with a heating contractor. We need to be on the same page for best results.

Heating systems can be classified as central or local. Central heating systems produce warm air at a single point and distribute it throughout your home. Local heating systems serve smaller spaces, and produce the heat where it is needed.