Making Sure Chattanoogans Stay Warm
A furnace is one of the biggest investments in comfort you can make in your Chattanooga home, and that means it needs to keep up with the coldest stretches of a Tennessee Valley winter. Overnight lows of 20 and below means that if your unit’s undersized, it won’t be able to heat your home well. It’s also when an ailing and/or old unit really shows its flaws. In Hixson and Ooltewah, we’ve seen plenty of homeowners hanging on to and nursing a furnace that’s 20 years old, when they really should’ve sprang for a replacement 5 years prior.
That’s why Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical is here: to give you great heating solutions via professional furnace installation in Chattanooga, TN, and beyond. We’ve been installing and servicing furnaces all over the Tennessee Valley for almost 50 years. We know the ins and outs of the installation process, and can help you square away any and all heating needs before the December chill sets in.
When It’s Time to Replace Your Furnace
You might discount your furnace as just old and not give it a second glance. After all, it somehow limped through the past 5 winters no problem. But it’s only a matter of time until something gives. There are some clear signs you need to replace your furnace in Chattanooga.
- Your furnace is 15 to 20 years old
- Repair costs are climbing
- Your EPB bills keep rising, too
- Some of the rooms in your house never warm up 100%
- Your furnace is loud or keeps cycling
If you’re noticing any of the above, give us a call ASAP and we’ll take a look at your furnace for repair or probable replacement.
Gas and Electric Furnace Installation in Chattanooga
Chattanoogans usually have two main choices (depending on gas connections) of furnaces: gas and electric furnaces. Here’s how they stack up to help you decide which one fits your needs.
Gas Furnaces
These are a popular choice across the Tennessee Valley. They give you strong heat really fast, and have a lower operating cost where natural gas is available. The Pioneer team has extensive experience in installing gas furnaces in Chattanooga, and we make sure the gas line work is all in order too. You’ll likely have gas if you’re in neighborhoods like North Shore, St. Elmo, Brainerd, Highland Park & East Ridge.
Electric Furnaces
If you don’t have a gas line, this is a great option, too. It has a lower upfront cost and has a much simpler installation. Either way, we’ll help you weigh the pros/cons and trade-offs before you commit to one option or the other. You’ll probably depend more on electric connections if you’re at a higher elevation (Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Walden).
What to Expect From Your Furnace Installation
Don’t worry; we do everything by the book (and up to code) when we install your furnace. Here’s what you can expect.
- In-home assessment: We need to get eyes on your space. We check your home and your ductwork before we recommend a system.
- Proper sizing: Sizing is everything. An undersized unit will work overtime for baseline heat; an oversized one won’t create even temperatures and will short cycle. We do proper measurements and get it right.
- Clean removal/install: Our techs will remove the existing, old furnace and install your brand new one, gas or electric.
- Testing/walkthrough: After everything’s hooked up and running, we’ll walk you through everything we did and how to run your furnace. Plus, we can set up a healing maintenance schedule to make sure nothing’s wrong in the first few years.
Schedule Furnace Installation in Chattanooga, TN
Ready to upgrade your heating with quality furnace installation in Chattanooga? Call on Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical for gas/electric furnace installation. Call us or contact us online to set up an appointment so we can get your heating working like it should for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a furnace installation take?
We can complete most furnace installs in one day. But if it’s a larger job (adding new ductwork, converting fuel types, etc.), it can take longer, but regardless, we’ll let you know what the timeline looks like.
How do I know what size furnace I need?
The size of a furnace really depends on the size of your home, your heating needs, how many rooms it needs to heat, your ductwork, and the general layout. We calculate the right size when we visit and scope out your heating capabilities. We don’t rely on rules of thumb or guesstimates.
Is a gas or electric furnace better for my home?
It depends on whether you have a gas line already, your budget, and your long-term heating costs. If you can’t decide, we’ll walk you through the pros and cons of each and help you develop an action plan where you can maximize savings & efficiency.
Do new furnaces come with a warranty?
Yes, most new furnaces come with warranties. For example, Carrier offers a 10-year parts warranty upon registration within 90 days on some models, and Trane provides a 10-year registered parts warranty within a 60-day window, paired with 20-year or lifetime heat exchanger protection. We’ll go over the coverage and what you can do to keep that warranty in place (hint: it’s regular heating maintenance in Chattanooga, TN).