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What are some pros and cons of a forced hot air heating system?
There’s a house for sale that I’m interested in, but one thing I noticed was that it has a forced hot air heating system. Is that good or bad? What are some pros and cons of a forced hot air heating system?
Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s good that you’re paying close attention to homes’ systems while house hunting! There are many different types of forced hot air heating systems—they generally tend to be easier to install and maintain, but they can also more easily spread allergens throughout your house.
Forced air and central air are sometimes used interchangeably, which can get confusing. Generally speaking, forced air refers to a home’s heating system and central air refers to its cooling system, but a home’s air conditioning will typically also use that same forced air system to move cool air.
Here are some pros of having a forced hot air heating system:
- Installation and maintenance are usually pretty easy
- Tend to have fast heat-up times
- The right energy-efficient unit can be cost-effective
- Generally high level of durability
And here are some of the cons that can come with a forced hot air heating system:
- Can move dust, allergens, and sometimes even mold spores throughout your home, which could exacerbate health issues—which periodic cleaning and maintenance can reduce
- Can come with a high noise level, depending on the unit
- Risk of ductwork developing leaks
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