Gas Furnaces

Furnace Service Built for South Florida Homes

 

Dang It's Hot! repairs, replaces, and installs furnaces for homeowners in Boca Raton and the surrounding areas. In South Florida, "the furnace" usually means one of two things: electric heat strips inside your air handler, or a heat pump with backup heat. Some homes do have gas furnaces, and we service those too.

Our heating season is short, but when a cold front comes through, you want heat that turns on, smells normal, and doesn't send your electric bill through the roof. We'll tell you what you have, what it needs, and whether a repair or an upgrade makes more sense before any work starts.

Call 954-914-9000 or request service online for a free consultation.

Choosing the Right Furnace by Fuel Type

Your first decision is easy: choosing the fuel type.

The most common source is natural gas. Your local utility company supplies fuel to your home through an underground gas line. The price of natural gas is relatively stable, so you don’t have to worry about cost fluctuations. Plus, you never need to worry about storage.

Most Boca Raton homes use one of these three heating setups:

• Electric furnace (heat strips). Electric resistance coils inside the air handler warm the air as it passes through. Common in South Florida because they're inexpensive to install and the heating season is short. The trade-off is operating cost: heat strips use a lot of electricity when they run.
• Heat pump with backup heat. A heat pump moves heat into your home instead of creating it, so it costs far less to run than heat strips. Most heat pumps in our area also have heat strips that kick in as backup ("auxiliary" or "emergency" heat) on the coldest mornings.
• Gas furnace. Burns natural gas or propane to heat the air. Less common here, but found in some homes with an existing gas line. Gas

Choosing the Right Furnace Speed

Furnaces run at different speeds. The operating speed you choose will impact your comfort, budget, and indoor air quality (IAQ).

Single-stage furnaces have just two 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 run at full speed and half speed. 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 half-speed setting is much quieter.

Variable-speed furnaces are the gold standard of the heating world. These models adjust their speeds to provide precise comfort. They run longer at slower speeds, improving efficiencies 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.

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 Dang It's Hot!, we specialize in furnace installation 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 (subject to approved credit) designed to make it easy for you to create your dream home.

Furnace Repairs in Boca Raton

Call us for furnace repair if you notice:

• The system blows cool or lukewarm air in heat mode
• A burning smell that doesn't fade after the first few minutes of the season
• The breaker trips when the heat turns on
• Your electric bill spikes during a cold spell (often a sign the heat strips are doing all the work)
• The heat turns on and off rapidly, or won't turn on at all
• For gas furnaces: a yellow or flickering flame, a gas odor, or a carbon monoxide alarm (leave the home and call your gas utility first)

We won't replace a part unless it's needed, and we'll explain what we found before we fix it.

Furnace Maintenance

Because South Florida heating systems sit idle most of the year, a quick check before the first cold front helps avoid surprises. See our furnace maintenance page for what a tune-up includes, or join our Preventative Service Agreement to have heating and cooling maintenance handled on a schedule.

Give us a call today and ask about our customized Preventative Service Agreement tailored to fit your budget and needs. Enjoy peace of mind knowing a trusted professional is watching over your HVAC equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions - Furnace Service in Boca Raton

Do homes in Boca Raton have furnaces?

Many do, though usually not the gas furnaces common up north. Most Boca Raton homes heat with electric heat strips in the air handler or with a heat pump that has heat strips as backup. Some homes with gas service have gas furnaces.

Why does my heat smell like it's burning the first time I turn it on?

Dust settles on heat strips and furnace components during the months they sit unused. A light burning smell that fades within 15–30 minutes is normal. If the smell is strong, smells electrical, or doesn't go away, turn the system off and call for service.

Is a heat pump cheaper to run than heat strips?

Yes. A heat pump moves heat rather than generating it, so it delivers more heat per unit of electricity than electric resistance heat strips. In a mild climate like South Florida's, that difference shows up on your power bill during cold snaps.

How long does a furnace last?

It depends on the type and how often it runs. Heat strips have few moving parts and can last many years, while heat pumps run year-round in our climate and typically need replacement sooner than equipment in milder-use regions. Regular maintenance extends the life of any system.

Call Dang It's Hot! for Furnace Service

Our entire team at Dang It's Hot! 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 Boca Raton, FL, office a call today for a free consultation. Call us at 954-914-9000 or request service online today.