3 Signs that you are in need of a furnace replacement
July 28, 2017This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone.
The temps may be nice and warm right now, but fall (and more importantly, winter) is right around the corner. Is your HVAC system ready to heat the house? You definitely don’t want to find yourself in the middle of blizzard season without a functioning furnace. Check out these signs that your heating system is in need of a replacement.
The furnace in our home is definitely getting up there in age and has required a few repairs in recent years. So we are strongly considering replacing the system in the near future. Here are some indications that a new furnace is due to be installed.
3 Signs that you are in need of a furnace replacement
3 Signs that you are in need of a furnace replacement
1. Your furnace is at least 15 years old!
The typical lifespan of a residential furnace is about ten years. If the furnace in your home is much older than that, then it’s prudent to replace it now. Don’t wait until the whole thing fails in the middle of winter when you need it most. Be proactive and install a new ENERGYSTAR-rated furnace sooner than later.
2. Your heating bill is higher than ever!
If you notice that your heating bill is higher this year than it was last year (and the outdoor temps have been comparable), then it may be time for a furnace replacement. If your furnace efficiency is declining, you will pay more each month to maintain the same temps. Of course, it’s wise to always be sure that the air ducts are cleaned regularly and that the home’s insulation is in good condition.
3. You hear unusual noises from the furnace!
It may seem obvious, but sometimes, the furnace will make strange sounds as it starts to fail. If you’re hearing rattling or banging sounds from your HVAC unit, it may indicate that your furnace is due to be replaced. Make sure your furnace is blowing warm air and isn’t cycling on & off too frequently.
So if any of these signs apply to you, or if you’ve had to repair your furnace increasingly frequently in recent years, then consider replacing the unit now. It’s much better to get a new one installed before the old one is completely non-functional.
Now, I’d love to hear from you. Is your furnace near the end of its lifespan? Have you had issues with your home’s HVAC system recently?
This is great information. A furnace isn’t one of those things that you run until it doesn’t work any more. You’ll spend more in the long run like that!
Thank you for posting these signs about possible furnace replacement! I’ll pass this along to people who own a furnace, as we heat with wood stoves
We had some issues with ours when we first moved here, but we had it checked out and they fixed the problem. Yearly maintenance is really important to keep it running like new!
Some people do not really mind checking their furnace and just do whatever they think is right. This post is informative and helpful!
Great tips! I really do not know a lot about furnaces, thanks for sharing!
Our furnace is definitely overdue for a replacement – honestly, it fits all of the three things you mentioned. It is inefficient and loud, so it’s just a matter of saving up for a new one and finding the right time to replace it.
With it being 100* and higher here most days I don’t even want to think about heating a house…LOL!! This article does have some great tips though!!
We’ve replaced so many furnaces for these same reasons, great write-up!