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How Climate Zone Impacts Sizing — What 20 kW Means in Michigan vs. Mississippi
🏠 The Same Furnace, Two Very Different Stories
Picture this.
Two families each install the Goodman 68,240 BTU (20 kW) Electric Furnace with 2,000 C...
Bigger Isn’t Better — How Oversized Furnaces Waste Energy and Wear Out Faster
💡 The “More Power” Myth — Where Homeowners Go Wrong
It’s an easy mistake to make.
You’re replacing an old 15 kW system, and you think, “I’ll go for...
The Hidden Math Behind Electric Furnace Sizing — BTUs, kW, and the “Multiplier” Every Homeowner Should Know
🧠 The Truth About Sizing — Why Numbers Matter More Than Brand Names
Every furnace, whether gas or electric, is built around two numbers that define...
From CFM to Comfort — How Airflow Shapes Heating Performance (and Why It’s More Important Than You Think)
🌬️ Introduction — The Power You Don’t See
When most people choose a furnace, they focus on heat output: BTUs, kilowatts, or SEER ratings. But ask a...
The Goldilocks Principle of Heating Power — Finding the Furnace That’s Just Right for Your Square Footage
🔍 Introduction — When “Just Right” Really Matters
Choosing a furnace isn’t just about picking a big number on a label. It’s about precision.
Buy on...
From Furnace Room to Thermostat: Why Installation Space Changes Everything
When homeowners shop for a new furnace or air conditioner, they usually focus on the numbers: BTUs, SEER2, AFUE, or tonnage.
Jake from The Furnace ...
The Renovation Trap: Why Add-Ons and Finished Basements Can Throw Off Sizing
When homeowners remodel, they think about square footage, flooring, and style. Jake from The Furnace Outlet thinks about something completely diffe...
SEER2, AFUE & Reality: How Efficiency Ratings Affect the BTUs You Actually Get
Most homeowners shop for HVAC systems the same way they shop for cars—looking at the biggest numbers first.
“14.5 SEER2!” “80 AFUE!” “High-efficien...
Manual J Without the Math: Jake’s Quick DIY Load Check
Every HVAC pro talks about “Manual J,” but most homeowners have no idea what that actually means. Jake from The Furnace Outlet breaks it down into ...
Ductwork vs. BTUs: How Airflow Dictates True System Size
When most homeowners think about heating and cooling power, they think in BTUs and tons.
Jake from The Furnace Outlet thinks in something else enti...
Furnace Oversizing Myths: Why 120,000 BTUs Isn’t Always “Too Much”
When most homeowners hear 120,000 BTUs, they picture a giant, roaring furnace—something meant for a mansion, not an average-sized family home.
But ...
Climate Zone Breakdown: Why a 4-Ton System Works in Georgia but Not in Maine
When you’re shopping for a new air conditioning system, you’ll often see claims like “a 4-ton unit covers up to 2,400 square feet.” Sounds simple, ...