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Differences Between Single-Speed and Variable-Speed Furnaces


Keeping your home warm during the colder months is no small task. It requires the right appliances to get the job done properly. Because of this, the furnace repair professionals at NMS Mechanical in Prior Lake, MN, specialize in affordable heating and air conditioning services, such as single-speed and variable-speed furnace repairs and installation. However, it isn’t always easy to determine what type of heater is best for you, so they’ve compiled some tips to help make things a bit clearer. 

Single-Speed Furnaces Are Great for Heating a Home Quickly

If you’ve got a home that seems to take forever to heat up, you may benefit from a single-speed furnace. As its name implies, these only have one setting, so when they’re turned on, they blow hot air at full capacity. This is ideal for homes in particularly cold areas that need to heat up quickly. However, if your home isn’t properly insulated, such furnaces can drive up energy costs, so the furnace repair professionals at NMS Mechanical recommend giving your home a thorough inspection before installing a single-speed furnace.

Variable-Speed Furnaces Allow for Multiple Settings

Unlike single-speed furnaces, variable-speed furnaces are much more versatile, making them ideal for homes that will require different levels of heat throughout various times of the year. With a variable-speed furnace, its motor changes speed to accommodate different levels of airflow in your home. Additionally, these can be easily programmed to pipe varying levels of hot air to various rooms of your home simultaneously. Since it won’t be running full blast all the time, many find that variable-speed heaters help them save quite a bit on their monthly energy costs. 

If you’re in need of a heating and cooling company that can help you increase the efficiency of your home in addition to providing outstanding furnace repairs, contact the professionals at NMS Mechanical today at (952) 451-8923. You can also like them on Facebook to learn more about what they do. 

Stacie Hagen

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