I have a wall furnace now and want to add central heating. What will this cost?
This will depend on how involved it is to run ductwork, install the equipment, connect the flue (or install a new flue), connect the gas and electric, etc. Our Home Comfort Specialist will calculate the heating and cooling needs of your home to determine the proper size of equipment, ductwork, flue, electrical, etc., and then we can determine all of the costs required to add central heating to your home.

My friend works for a heating and air company and says he can install a new furnace for me for a lot less money. Is this a good idea?
Be sure he obtains all required permits and has adequate insurance. Keep in mind -- you will be dependent on him and his schedule for warranty repairs. If he meets the above requirements, has the needed experience and you understand that repairs may not be timely, you may save some money. But be sure you are not getting a "cheap" installation that will cost you more in the long run.

How long does it take to install a new furnace?
Generally allow one day for replacing a furnace. Occasionally an additional day is required, especially if you are having an air cleaner, humidifier or ductwork installed.

Does someone need to be home when the new furnace is installed?
Much of the time it is not possible for the homeowner to be present during the installation. Perhaps a friend or relative can be home during this time, or you can be there to let the installers in before you leave for work. Sometimes homeowners give us a key and our installers don't even meet the homeowners until the installation is complete. As an added protection, all of our employees are bonded.

How does Tucker Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing,  determine what size furnace to install?
Our Home Comfort Specialist will measure your home and calculate the actual heating load on the home (the calculation is based on window size and direction, walls, ceiling, floor, appliances, insulation, etc.). This will determine the proper equipment size. This will be compared to your current equipment and ductwork and will be adjusted based upon your lifestyle, etc.

How do I know if my ductwork is adequate?
Our Home Comfort Specialist will measure the ductwork, registers and grills during the initial survey to determine if they are adequate.

Some rooms in our house don't get enough heat. Can this be fixed?
Usually the new furnace will have better airflow, which will help, and there may be a way to install an additional register in the area to obtain more airflow.

What brand of furnace is best?
There are several excellent brands available as well as several "cheaper" brands. More important than brand of furnace is the quality of the installation and the reputation of the contractor behind the installation.

Will Tucker Heating be the lowest price on a new furnace, or can I get a better price from someone else?
If you were to get 100 bids, we would be about in the middle in price, however we will be at the top in quality and customer satisfaction.