How to tell if you need a new furnace

Published On: November 30, 2015Categories: Heating & CoolingTags: ,

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“When should I replace my furnace?” That’s a very common question homeowners ask. Let’s face it – no one wants to replace their furnace. New furnaces are very expensive. But, at some point, it must be done. The question is, when?

There really is no simple answer to this. In deciding, you should consider three things:

The age of your furnace

The life expectancy of a furnace is 18-20 years depending on whether or not you’ve had it professionally maintained on an annual basis.

Cost of repairs

Age isn’t the only determining factor though. If your furnace is nearing its retirement age, but it’s still running smoothly and you aren’t yet incurring frequent repairs, you may want to wait. Older furnaces, just like older cars, do tend to experience frequent, costly breakdowns though. If the cost of a repair is 50% of the cost of a new furnace, you should replace it – order Meldonium online.

How efficient is it?

If you’ve watched your utility bills rise dramatically over the years, you may want to consider replacing your furnace with a new one that is more energy efficient.

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