Heating

HEATING SYSTEM INSTALLATION
The winters don’t play nice. Your house must have a central heating system that is capable of keeping back freezing cold days and icy nights for long stretches of time. You cannot have a heater that can take on this crucial job without professional installation.

Brighton Air Condition, Heating Electrical Repairs is proud of our long track record of installing heating systems like gas furnaces, electric furnaces, heat pumps, and boilers in homes. When you are looking to have a heater installed for a new home, you can depend on us to locate the right type of heater, size it correctly for your comfort needs, and then have it in place quickly so your household can enjoy comfort as soon as the outdoor thermometer drops.

SOME OF YOUR OPTIONS FOR HEATER INSTALLATION
You’re planning to have the first heater installed into a home. What kind should you get? This is a tricky question to answer because there is a large variety of heating systems to choose from.

• Gas furnace: The most popular option for home heating in the country, the gas furnace has the advantage of immense heating power. You’ll never have to worry about the heating system failing to hold back the cold weather. Gas furnaces are also energy efficient.
  Electric furnace: Not every home has a connection to a gas line. An electric furnace is a good option to consider in this case, and they have extended lifespans as well.
• Boiler: Using heated water as a source of warmth in a house has some good benefits to consider. Boilers offer a more even spread of heat, they can outlast most other heating systems, and they cost less to operate than forced–air heaters like furnaces.
• Heat pump: A heat pump is a two–in–one system. It works as a heater during the winter, then whenever you need cooling, you can switch it over into cooling mode and it acts as a powerful air conditioner.

ALWAYS CALL ON PROFESSIONALS WHEN YOU WANT HEATING INSTALLATION
How can you choose the new heater for your installation with all of these options? This is where you need the professionals on your side. Our technicians will determine which heater type matches your home’s energy supply and heating needs and which won’t drain excessive amounts of energy. Then the technicians will handle all the labor of putting the system in place, connecting to the power supply, gas line, ductwork, etc. Only with the help of licensed HVAC technicians can you be assured that the heating system will work as it should—and keep working for years to come.

HEATING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
One of the most in–demand systems in your house is the heating system. Every day, your heating system is asked to pump thousands of cubic feet of heated air through your home. So, understandably, most heating systems will eventually wear out. Today the average lifespan for a heating system is between 10 and 15 years, but with regular maintenance, they can last even longer.
However, if you’ve just moved into a new home, or if your heating system is showing signs of its age, it might be time to start considering replacement and our trained experts are here to help.

SELECTING A NEW HEATING SYSTEM
First, you should determine if heating system replacement necessary. When you call Brighton Air Condition, Heating Electrical Repairs, a skilled technician can look at your system and determine if it needs full replacement or possibly just a series of repairs and regular maintenance.
When replacement is necessary, there are a lot of factors to consider. What size system do you need? What type of heating source will you use? How often to you turn on your heat? These questions and much more will determine the next steps in the installation of your heating system.
We carry a full range of major brand heaters and can help you with heating source conversion if you’ve decided to make the switch to natural gas or electric heat. Beyond these major decisions, you must decide upon the efficiency you want from your heating system.

AFUE RATINGS
For heating systems, there is a standard efficiency rating known as the AFUE. These AFUE ratings start at 80% for all modern heating equipment and can reach 97% at the top of the line. Your decision regarding a new system should include a discussion with one of our technicians about the right efficiency rating for your home.
Lower efficiency rated equipment is less expensive but it will cost you more in the long run due to higher energy costs. However, if you don’t use a lot of heat, this may be a good option when on a budget. For those that live in cold weather environments or who like to maintain a high temperature year–round, a higher AFUE rating assures optimal energy efficiency.
Keep in mind that the 80% rating is a very good rating. Modern equipment has been designed to ensure savings and we do not carry or offer any systems with low AFUE scores.

ONGOING HEATING SERVICE
When you have a heating system replaced, it’s important to maintain a long term service plan that will ensure minimal wear and tear on the parts in your new system. Even if you rarely had your heating system serviced in the past, it is a good idea to have a new heating plan developed for your brand new system. You want your new system to retain its efficiency and to be reliable, and the best way to guarantee that is by having it serviced regularly.

Brighton is proud of our quality service, expert installation, and top–notch customer relations. Whether you are replacing a rundown 30–old–furnace or you’re simply interested in a new energy efficient heating system for your home in the Pittsburgh area, we can help you make the right decision at the right price, and maintain that system for decades to come. Call us today to learn more about our heating system replacement options.

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