Furnaces

Experts generally agree that the best way to choose a furnace is to first hire a reliable contractor and let that person's expertise guide you.

Sources such as ConsumerReports.org, EnergySavers.gov, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and home-improvement expert Danny Lipford offer useful advice on choosing and working with a furnace contractor. One commonly cited tip is to hire a certified installer. Two associations that certify furnace and boiler installers are North American Technician Excellence (NATE) and HVAC Excellence. Sources most often recommend using a NATE-certified installer.

Sanders Home Services is a NATE-certified installer and as a skilled heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor, we will evaluate your home's energy needs and help you choose a furnace that is the right size and efficiency for you, based on a number of factors.

Your heating system should also be tuned up periodically: once a year for oil-fired furnaces, once every two years for gas-powered models. Editors at ConsumerReports.org say that human error, such as inadequate maintenance (or improper installation) accounts for twice as many furnace problems as defective equipment.

By Hiring Sanders Home Services to install and maintain your furnace, you will be able to rest easy knowing that it will be installed and maintained properly for you and your family to live in comfort for years to come.