If you are curious about what it takes to replace a heating or cooling system in your Toronto area home, you have come to the right place. Completely replacing the heating system is a significant expense for the homeowner. An air conditioning system, especially a central air conditioning system, is more of a luxury, unlike having heat.
The winters in Toronto can be pretty cold and harsh, which is why it is so important to have an efficient and properly running furnace and heating system.
First of all, you need to have the right equipment. Depending on the size of your home, you may require a small system or you may need something much larger.
If you have a forced hot air system in your house, then you already have ductwork in place. Depending on the age of the house, you may need to have some of this ductwork repaired or replaced. That will all depend on your particular house and situation.
If you have radiant heating, you want to make sure that every radiator is working properly. You also may need to have the system flushed to ensure that the new furnace is going to be operating at maximum efficiency.
Some people claim that radiant heating is better than forced hot air, but thanks to humidifying machines and other technology, there really is no significant difference in efficiency and helping to keep your family warm during the winter.
The heating vents will be important for the forced hot air system. You may have heating vents already installed in your house if you had a forced hot air system already, but they may be old, outdated, and in serious need of repair. These can be replaced or, if you want to save money, you can take them off, grind the old paint off of them, and refinish them.
If you are planning on installing central air conditioning, then you will need a condenser, compressor, and duct work throughout your house. That is why many homeowners convert to forced hot air when replacing their heating system, so they can add central air.
The amount of work that will be required to replace the heating or cooling system in your home will depend on these factors and more. To get an accurate assessment of what you are looking at with regard to investment and time, contact a qualified HVAC technician today.