{"id":999,"date":"2013-11-12T11:19:34","date_gmt":"2013-11-12T16:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/?p=999"},"modified":"2013-11-12T11:19:34","modified_gmt":"2013-11-12T16:19:34","slug":"what-size-boiler-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/heating\/what-size-boiler-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"What Size Boiler Do I Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heating installation in Alexandria VA<\/a> can be a tricky process. You need to size your boiler properly in order to heat your home with proper efficiency. If the boiler is too small, it won\u2019t do the job. If it\u2019s too large, it will operate inefficiently: cycling on and off too often and using up tons of unnecessary energy in the process. Considering how cold our Virginia winters get, neither option is acceptable. \u00a0\u201cWhat size boiler do I need?\u201d You ask. A trained technician can answer that (after examining your home), but a few of the basics can be found below.<\/p>\n

Boiler<\/a> \u201csize\u201d is measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs), which gauge how much heat the boiler generates. How many BTUs you need to heat your home depends on the size of your home, not only the square feet but the cubic feet, as tall ceilings will make a big difference in how much heat you need.<\/p>\n

That isn\u2019t the only factor involved in the equation, however. Your walls, roof and windows enter into it as well. In simple terms, it\u2019s important to gauge how insulated your home is, both in terms of the insulation in your home and attic, and such factors as double glazed windows and the lack of cracks around the door. A technician will also take sunlight exposure into account: A room that gets a great deal of sunlight may be quite a bit warmer than one without. All of that can \u201cmove the bar\u201d up or down, resulting in a smaller or larger boiler as appropriate.<\/p>\n

Whenever the final decision, it\u2019s important to consult with an expert to help answer the question \u201cwhat size boiler do I need?\u201d Not only can a trained technician perform exact measurements, but he or she can sit down with you to discuss you options and plan for an installation that meets your schedule. For these and other matters related to heating installation in Alexandria, VA, contact the experts at Polar Bear to help. We\u2019ll help you determine the right size boiler for your home, then conduct the installation with professionalism and pride. Give us a call today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Heating installation in Alexandria VA can be a tricky process. You need to size your boiler properly in order to heat your home with proper efficiency. If the boiler is too small, it won\u2019t do the job. If it\u2019s too large, it will operate inefficiently…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[154,130,209],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/999"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=999"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/999\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1004,"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/999\/revisions\/1004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=999"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=999"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=999"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}