Furnace Replacement

Signs That You Need a New Furnace

It is important to know what to look for when deciding the right time to replace your home’s furnace. The experts at Kellermeier offer a few things to consider:

How old is your furnace? The average life expectancy of a furnace is 15 to 20 years. If your furnace is close to this age or older, you may want to start doing your research and shopping around for a new one. It is a much better idea to replace your furnace as a planned home improvement rather than an impulse buy when your furnace breaks down.

Are your gas and electric bills getting higher? We know that gas prices have gone up, but the increase in your electric bill may be due to lack of efficiency from your home’s furnace. With age, furnaces lose their efficiency, especially if they have not been maintained properly. Your furnace may be running longer, and working harder to provide the same amount of heat.

Have you had any furnace repairs in the last two years? Furnaces suffer the most repairs during the last two years of their life.  If you find yourself having to make costly repairs, it may be time to replace your furnace. It can be most cost effective to replace your furnace now rather than having to keep making repairs.

Does your furnace make weird noises? Old furnaces start to make strange noises as they near the last leg of their life. If you have heard any popping, rattling or squealing noises coming from your furnace, it may be a sign you need to replace your heating system.

Do you feel that some rooms in your home are warmer or colder than others?  If you constantly have to change your thermostat to try and compensate for a faulty furnace, it may be time to replace your furnace. Older furnaces are unable to distribute air throughout your entire home.