How Do I Know When to Replace My Furnace?
With winter quickly approaching, you will need to be using your furnace more often than you have in the past couple of months. Furnaces can be an expensive appliance to maintain and replace, but it’s important to know when and how to update and replace it.
In this article, we’ll discuss ways to know when you need to replace your furnace and how to go about replacing it. Keep reading for more.
How Long Do Furnaces Last?
A well kept furnace can last up to 10 years with yearly maintenance in between. This number can fluctuate depending on how often you do maintenance on the furnace. Once you’ve hit that 10 year mark, it’s time to think about investing in a new furnace. By this time, there should be better options when it comes to energy-saving, cost-saving and overall easier use furnaces available.
If your furnace is less than 10 years old and you’re noticing issues with it, you might want to consider having a professional come to replace it after inspecting it. Now let’s take a look at some of the signs that your furnace should be replaced.
Signs You Should Replace Your Furnace
Besides the age of your furnace, there are certain factors that can indicate you need to replace your furnace. Here are some of those factors:
Increased Energy Bills
Your furnace is one of the biggest energy consumers in the house, so if you see a rise in energy bill cost, this could mean that it’s time to replace your HVAC unit. Up to date furnaces that receive routine maintenance on them tend to operate better and shouldn’t cost as much as older units. If you find yourself paying more for your energy bills, you should contact an HVAC repair and maintenance company to inspect your furnace.
You Hear, See, or Smell Something Off About the Furnace
You can typically tell if you need to replace your HVAC unit based on if it’s operating differently than what you’re used to. If your furnace has visible cracks or rust around it, you should consider replacing it. These conditions are bound to happen as the years go on, but it’s important you don’t leave the furnace unattended for too long.
If your furnace is making loud noises – different from the typical noises it would make – such as, banginng, humming, clicking, or buzzing, you should have a professional come and inspect it. These noises can indicate that your furnace is in need of repair or replacement.
Finally, if the area around your furnace smells musty or moldy for a prolonged period of time, you should replace it. This musty smell is expected for a couple of days after you install a new HVAC system, but it shouldn’t last for months or years.
There are Large Amounts of Dust in Your House
Dust seems to always be around in houses no matter how hard you try to get rid of it. However, if you notice there’s an abnormal amount of dust in your house, even if you regularly clean, then you might want to look into replacing your furnace. This could be a sign that your furnace is not properly filtering particles from the air. You should replace your air filters in your HVAC unit between 30 days to six months depending on the quality of the air filter. However, increased amounts of dust could indicate that it’s time to replace your furnace.
Your House Isn’t Warming Properly or It’s Warming Unevenly
There could be other reasons for your house not heating properly such as an air leak or a faulty thermostat. However, if you notice that certain rooms in your house aren’t getting enough heat, you should bring in a professional to look at your furnace. They can help you determine if you should replace your furnace or if your current furnace simply needs to be repaired.
You Have Called for Frequent Repairs on Your Furnace
At some point, repairing your furnace can only help you so much. If you’ve called a professional to repair your furnace frequently in the past couple of months, it might be time to replace it. In your next maintenance call, talk to a professional about the process and cost of replacing your furnace.
Call a Professional HVAC Service Company Today
If you find yourself in need of furnace replacement, it’s best to contact an HVAC service company as soon as possible so you aren’t paying more than necessary for your home heating and air systems.
At Jordan Air and Plumbing, we service homes in need of HVAC repair and replacement. If you need to replace your furnace, give us a call or book an appointment online, and let us help you with your HVAC needs.
Jordan Air and Plumbing
1165 Athens Rd
Crawford, GA 30630
(706) 769-0661
https://www.jordanairinc.com/
