Is it time for a new furnace? If you're not sure when to replace the H in your HVAC system, take a look at the signs that signal the need for a new heater.
Your Heater's Age
How old is your home's heater? While age isn't the only predictor of the need for replacement, it can give you a better idea of when you'll need to install a new furnace, boiler, or heating system.
The expected lifespan of a heater depends on several factors. These include the type of heater/system, level of maintenance, and amount of use/climate. According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), the most common heating system life expectancies include:
Not only can an older heater fail to keep your home a uniform temperature, it may cost you unnecessarily. Along with uncomfortable cold spots or chilly interior spaces, you may have high natural gas, electric, or other fuel utility bills.
Your Utility Bills
Residential home heating costs more to use than any other household system, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Older systems typically aren't energy efficient. This means the heater will need to work harder to warm your home. The harder your heater works, the more you'll pay to use it. If your heating utility bills are on the rise:
A high-efficiency furnace replacement will do more than save you money on utility bills immediately after installation. The lighter workload (due to less heat loss) can decrease wear or the chances of premature breakdown. This can save you money in potentially costly repair or replacement expenses.
Your Heater's Sounds
Can you hear your furnace failing? While there's no single sound that signals the need for a heater replacement, some noises are signs you need to watch out for. Whether your heater scrapes, thumps, bumps, hums, squeals, squeaks, or bangs, a noisy system is a damaged or worn system.
While some sounds may only point to minor problems (such as a lack of lubrication or loose hardware) other noises require immediate professional attention. If you're not sure if your heater's noise qualifies, be sure to:
Loud or strange sounds aren't the only sensory signs to look for. Odd odors may also signal the need for an HVAC replacement. Like sounds, smells also require a professional evaluation.
Do you need an HVAC inspection or replacement? Contact Dick Kearsley Service Center for more information.
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