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    BTU Heating Calculator — Furnace & Boiler Sizing

    How does climate zone affect heating load?

    Climate zone sets the design outdoor temperature — the colder the zone, the larger the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors, which increases conductive and infiltration losses. The same 2,000 sq ft house needs about 40% more heating capacity in zone 7 than in zone 4.

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    Estimates and general guidance only. Verify against your local code and AHJ before any installation. Gas, electrical, and refrigerant work is hazardous to untrained users.

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