In Los Angeles, furnace size, or heating capacity is a very important factor. This is measured in BTUs, or British Thermal Units. A furnace is rated by the fuel energy amount that it takes in when it is operational. Different furnaces that have the same input BTUs will generally feature different output BTUs if the efficiency ratings of each furnace are different.
A furnace’s output BTUs can be calculated easily in accordance with the efficiency rating of each unit and the input BTUs. All you have to do is multiply the input BTUs by the efficiency percentage. For instance, a 10,000 BTU furnace with an 80% efficiency rating produces 8,000 BTUs output of heat. On the other hand, a 10,000 BTU furnace that has a 95% efficiency rating produces 95,000 BTUs output of heat.
You want to make sure that the unit you purchase for your home is not too large. This is because it will come on and turn off too often, which is not efficient. In addition, it can build up moisture in the heat exchanger, damaging the unit over time. Likewise, you do not want to purchase a unit that is too small because it will not heat your home properly. The furnace that you purchase needs to be the correct size for your home. In Los Angeles, furnace questions are easily answered by the skilled technicians at West Coast Chief Repair.