Deciding If It's Time For A Furnace Replacement Instead Of A Repair

3 January 2022
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With good furnace maintenance, your furnace will last 15 to 20 years or longer. At some point, you may begin to consider whether it is worth repairing your existing furnace, or if it is time to replace the one you have. Furnace maintenance should be done at the beginning of the heating season to make sure it is clean and ready for the work ahead. Beyond annual maintenance, you should have a technician come to inspect your furnace whenever you notice changes to how your furnace is functioning. Take good care of your furnace, and you should be able to keep heating costs down because your system will be optimized.

Your Furnace Keeps Breaking

When you are consistently calling for repairs on your furnace, it could be time to replace it with a new one. The cost of repairs can add up quickly, and you want to be sure your furnace is worth fixing. Talk with your HVAC technician about what is going on with your furnace and if they suspect it will continue to break on you. If you have a repair that is significant and expensive, it is probably time for a furnace replacement.

You Can't Get Your Home Warm Enough

A furnace decreases in efficiency over time. As your furnace gets older, it will have a harder time keeping your home warm. Although yearly maintenance will help keep your furnace efficient, eventually there isn't much you can do to improve the efficiency. A technician can test the efficiency of your furnace, and make any repairs that might improve it.

Your Furnace is More Than 15 Years Old

If you discover that your furnace is more than 15 years old, it is likely that there are more efficient models available for use in your home. It is less expensive to run a more efficient furnace, as it will cost you less in utility bills. If your furnace is having problems and is older, it's time to think about a replacement.

Although a furnace replacement can get expensive, think about what you will be saving in utility costs. Energy-efficient furnaces don't require as much energy to keep your home warm. Getting a new furnace installed is an investment, and your system is less likely to break down in an emergency. If you continue to rely on an old furnace, you can end up with expensive emergency repairs to stay warm.

For more information on furnace replacement, contact a company near you.

About Me

I almost always have my air conditioner inspected every spring before I start using it in the summer. However, last year I decided to skip the inspection. Everything had been OK for the last couple of years, so I assumed that it would be fine this year as well. Why not save a few dollars and skip the annual check up, just this once? Of course, this was the year that my air conditioner decided to break down. It ran for a few days, but it never really seemed to get cool enough to bring the indoor temperature down. Then it started making a loud noise, right before shutting off completely. By that time, the AC repair company was swamped like it always is when the weather is warm, and I had to wait days for an appointment. Next year, I will definitely be getting that yearly inspection first.