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Heating Specialists Ensure the Right Size of Heating System to Prevent Costly Short-Cycling - Boston, Worcester, MA

11 Mar 2015


The winter weather is almost over and soon spring temperatures will kick in. However, even if the cold season coming to its end, there are still a few heating problems that many are experiencing. Often these issues are due to incorrect sizing of a heating system for specific applications.

Aside from ensuring that your heating system functions well when generating safe and sufficient heat, it is also imperative that it passes certain efficiency levels. It would be wise to hire heating specialists in Boston, MA. Highly trained professionals are needed who are experts in home heating to ensure that replacement, maintenance or repairs are done right the first time.

While there is no shortage of solutions when it comes to home heating, it is important to correctly size your heating system. Doing so will help prevent costly short-cycling as you use your heating system. An oversized heating unit can quickly exceed the recommended heat output for your home making the system “think” that the central unit is overheating. In response, the heater is shut down. After the unit restarts, the same short-cycling occurs and continues for long periods, resulting in wear and tear on some of the components and large jumps in energy usage. This cuts the life of your heating system, increasing the likelihood of a more complex problem. This problem can be solved by replacing the heating unit with one that is the right size. This can be prevented entirely by ensuring that you have the right sized unit at the time of purchase before installation and use at home.

To find out more about quality heating installation, maintenance, repair and replacement services, contact Greater Boston Plumbing and Heating.