Gas Furnaces
How to Choose the Right Furnace
Are you thinking about upgrading your furnace but not quite sure where to begin?
We understand. Furnaces are more efficient than ever, with a plethora of features designed to keep you comfortable. They come in different sizes and shapes, some more powerful than others. They also have different price points based on their efficiency ratings.
The thermostat is the brains of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. But it’s the furnace that provides all the muscle, teaming up with your ductwork to send warm air throughout your Michigan home.
And always remember, a happy home is a warm one! It could only take a few cold days in a row with no indoor heat for all the pipes in your home to freeze.
What matters most is to pick the right furnace that fits your budget and the size of your home. Our team at Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning has the knowledge and expertise to help you make that choice. We’re a trusted name in Westland, MI, for creating healthy homes. Give us a call today—we can schedule a free consultation to help with your next home improvement project.
Choosing the Right Furnace Speed and Heating Capacities
Furnaces have different fan options and can heat at different capacities. These features will impact your comfort, installation cost, and indoor air quality (IAQ).
Single-stage furnaces have just two heating settings: on or off. Your furnace switches on and continues to run to reach the desired temperature. Once it reaches the temperature, the furnace turns off. Single-stage furnaces are the most affordable models and easiest to install. But they are the least efficient and tend to create hot and cold spots in larger homes.
Two-stage furnaces have a secondary heating setting that is usually 60 or 70 percent of full capacity. This allows your furnace to heat your home more evenly, producing a more consistent temperature from room to room. In addition to producing better heating, the lower capacity heating stage runs quieter.
Modulating furnaces have multiple heating stages, usually spanning a range of 40 to 100 percent capacity. The exact number of capacity stages will vary across furnace models. This allows them to regulate energy use while maximizing comfort.
Variable-speed furnaces have fans that can adjust their speed to provide precise comfort in contrast to fixed-speed motors. They run longer at slower fan speeds and lower heating capacities, improving efficiency while lowering your energy bills. Because they do not frequently cycle on and off, these systems tend to have fewer breakdowns.
Variable-speed furnaces are much more adept in maintaining your indoor air quality, catching harmful particles, and eliminating excess moisture that causes mold growth. Larger homes benefit tremendously from variable-speed furnaces.
Choosing an Efficient Furnace
The AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) rating on your furnace indicates how much energy it converts. An energy-efficient furnace with an AFUE rating of 95 can convert 95 percent of the energy it consumes into heat.
The higher the AFUE rating, the more money you save on monthly utility bills. Energy-efficient furnaces emit fewer greenhouse gases and make less noise when they operate. If you want to reduce your home’s carbon footprint, the perfect place to start is with your heating and cooling equipment!
How Much Money Can a New Furnace Save You?
Our AFUE energy savings calculator can help determine how much you could save on your utility bills. Enter your current unit’s AFUE value and compare it to a newer, more efficient system.
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Furnace Installation or Replacement
Don’t invest in a quality HVAC system and then hire a substandard contractor to install it. You will never enjoy the full benefits of a system installed incorrectly.
At Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, we specialize in installing equipment the right way. We take our time to ensure everything is measured correctly. Our team will also conduct a thorough energy audit of your home to find additional ways to lower your energy use.
Be sure to ask about our convenient financing options designed to make it easy for you to create your dream home.
Furnace Repairs
Odd-sounding noises, a spike in energy bills, or constant cycling—these signs indicate a problem with your furnace. Don’t wait for a minor issue to turn into a costly problem. Give us a call today if you detect a problem with your HVAC system. We promise never to replace a part unless necessary—or if we can demonstrate significant cost savings.
Furnace Maintenance
Want to get the most value from your HVAC system? Develop a preventative maintenance plan. Doing so can rejuvenate your equipment, increase your comfort, and lower your operating costs.
Give us a call today and ask about our customized Sharon’s Comfort Club tailored to fit your budget and needs. Enjoy peace of mind knowing a trusted professional is watching over your HVAC equipment.
Call Us Today
Our entire team at Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning values the trust you placed in our company—we promise to work extra hard to keep your business. Let us install your next furnace. Give our Westland, MI, office a call today for a free consultation. Call us at 734-794-3822 or request service online today.
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“Jayden (I think I spelled his name right) arrived on time and was very courteous. He explained everything he was doing and answered all my questions without hesitation. This is the first time I’ve used Sharon’s and I know that if I need service in the future I won’t hesitate to call them. Very happy with the service. Thank you”
“Holy cow! Scott is fantastic. Courteous, knowledgeable, and most importantly, customer focused. His entire process was rooted in making sure to save me the most money in repair possible. He was completely transparent about what was needed and why. I cannot recommend Sharon's strongly enough. Competent work at a fair price is a rare and wonderful thing. Thank you and Scott should be given a bigger van!”
“Scott and Bennie did a fantastic job. They were efficient and extremely knowledgeable when explaining everything. I have been using your company for years and you never disappoint.”
“I had a maintenance visit from Sharons and that night the heat went off and would not come on.
I was told Beni sent a video of the furnace lit and working when he left.
I was told we can have someone come out for 79.00 , no excuses.
I said I have not had a problem all winter and the day Sharons come by; my heat is out that night.
I was so glad it was only 50's outside last night.
They are not honest.”
“Rich was excellent!!! Professional, honest, and competent. Thank you for your quick response to my furnace issue.”
“What a great experience. Our technician Kevin came to install an air conditioner but since he had to take the furnace apart anyway he double checked the furnace for any issues since it was 13 years old and he found 3 cracks in the heat exchange aka carbon monoxide. His simple job turned into an all day event. He got us a new furnace delivered in an hour and installed it.
He showed us the cracks too so it was not a scam! Highly recommend this company and the technician. Efficient, thorough and a very nice guy.”
“On time and honest. The two men that came were very knowledgeable and the pricing very reasonable. I highly recommend them.”
“My thermostat was being problematic. First call resulted in advice which might have solved the problem without needing a service call. I appreciated that. But I did need a service call as it turned out. The service was same day, excellent work, and besides having a new thermostat, my furnace is running more quietly and efficiently. So Brandon knows his stuff! Also the cost of the service was very reasonable. I’ll use them again!”
“Sat. Night Jan 25, 2025 – 21 year old furnace quite. Called and a tech was dispatched 1st thing Sunday. Diagnosed and found major problem with heat exchanger/inductor motor. Too $$$ to fix. They came Monday a.m. one got new one running. Came back Thursday and finished up. Techs Aaron and Jay very detailed.
I would definitely recommend Sharon’s team. Also, the office phone staff very prompt and courteous. They will send in Consumers rebate form. I couldn’t expect any better service.
(Had the same great service when I needed A/C installed in middle of HOT summer.)”