Rental Property Investor · Arvada, CO · Member since 2017 · 60 posts · 18 votes
Hi all,
I have a small house 1200 sq ft total, so about 600 each main floor and basement. For some reason it's on 2 furnaces and the duct work is separate so can't be combined. I recently replaced the furnace on the main level and now of course, the basement needs replaced too. My question is, is there a wall type unit that can suffice instead? Like something from home depot or other creative solutions that are less than buying a whole new furnace?
If your main floor is the bottom level you might be OK because heat rises. In most cases replacing the furnace is recommended and is often the safer choice. Another option would be a ductless mini split system. They work good in certain applications but are generally more expensive.
Most new furnaces and heating units come with a 10 year warranty if registered. Make sure the install company registers it or go on line to the manufacture's web site and register it yourself. Failure to register will revert the warranty to 5-year.
Be careful using space heaters. They have a tendency to pull a lot of amps (electricity) and can overload your circuits.