A gas furnace in Binghamton NY is one which uses gas, in most instances the gas will either be natural gas or propane. The type of gas that is used has a lot to do with where your home is located, rarely is natural gas available in rural areas.
The core of a gas furnace is the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is little more than a metal box, inside the box is a pilot light which works directly from the fuel source, the pilot light in turn is connected to the thermostat which controls the temperature in the home. This arrangement allows the homeowner to adjust the heat in the home without having to visit the furnace to manually turn in on or off.
When the homeowner wants the home to be warmer he or she adjusts the thermostat, it is this action that opens the fuel line; the pilot light then creates a larger flame. It is this action that heats the air in the heat exchanger. The air that is in the heat exchanger gets there via the return ducting that runs throughout the home. The air which is heated in the heat exchanger is blown out, the heat travels through the hot air duct system which is connected to an outlet register in every room.
A gas furnace in Binghamton NY is an extremely efficient and effective way to heat your home. Many people find that electric heating systems don’t heat the home as well as they would like whereas a gas furnace delivers warmth which feels quite comfortable. Using gas as the fuel for the furnace is also less expensive than electricity in most cases. If you are going to be installing a new furnace and you question which is a less expensive option the utility company that serves the area can provide data and details about the costs. The utility company can estimate the cost per day using the different fuels, with this information you can decide what fuel you will use.
A gas furnace in Binghamton NY is a forced air system, the heat is delivered via ducts that run through the house. If you are fortunate enough to have a home with existing ductwork then installing a new gas furnace is an excellent choice. In older homes there may not be existing ductwork, if this is the case adding it will add to the overall cost of the furnace installation.
If the furnace in your home has been in service for many years it may be a good idea to consider replacing it with a modern, efficient furnace in Binghamton NY. Visit Fancher Appliance, Inc. for installation, repair and service.
