The way furnaces heat homes has been upgraded by some great new technologies in just the last few years. Most of us know how much more energy-efficient furnaces have become, but many people don’t realize the other new components available, such as the variable-speed blower motor.
Standard furnaces are equipped with a blower motor that operates at one speed, full blast. When the blower kicks on, it instantly starts operating at full capacity, using the maximum amount of energy, until the furnace turns off. With a variable-speed blower motor, your blower begins slowly and actually adjust itself as it operates, often continuing at a lower speed for the great majority of the time. These blowers are built with intelligent design in the blower itself. This allows it to adjust its speed depending on factors such as how dirty your air filters are, the state of your ductwork, or the current temperature in your home.
With a variable-speed blower motor, the furnace doesn’t have to run at top speed all the time. This puts less wear and tear on system components, extending the lifetime of both the blower and other working parts of your furnace. Operating at lower speeds more often, these units use less energy and save money on electric bills. The continuous, low-level operation also provides better filtration of your air, along with better humidity control if you’re using a whole-house humidifier. In the summer, the continuous operation does a better job of removing humidity from your indoor air. Finally, variable-speed furnace blowers are quieter than standard single-speed blowers.
If you’re looking to upgrade your home’s heating system, contact Glasco Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.With a 95 percent customer satisfaction rating, Glasco Heating & Air Conditioning services clients throughout Connecticut.
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