Now is the best time to call us to schedule furnace maintenance so we can make certain that your heater will work all winter long. If the heater has already been running and you’ve noticed any of the following signs, it’s possible that you need a new furnace. We can inspect your furnace to see if it can be repaired. If not, we can replace the furnace with a new one.
Age Is an Issue
One of the first things you should take into account is the age of your furnace. Unfortunately, if the furnace is 15 years or older, it is more likely to break down. The average lifespan of a furnace is 15 years. If you take excellent care of your furnace, you will get more life out of it. Let us take a look at the furnace so we can determine if it still has a few years in it.
Cold Home Interior
Another sign that your furnace needs to be replaced is if your home is not warming up while it is running. This is a sign that the furnace is no longer able to produce enough heat to warm the interior of your home. We may be able to repair the problem. We will do so if we can. This being said, an inability to heat is a sign that it’s time for a new furnace.
Strange Sounds/Odors
An old furnace that is malfunctioning may make strange sounds or produce strange odors. If the furnace is banging, clunking, hissing, or squealing, turn it off right away and call us for an emergency service. If you smell strange odors coming out of the household vents, or if you smell strange odors around the furnace unit, shut the furnace off and call us.
Cycling On and Off
A malfunctioning furnace will also cycle on and off constantly. Depending on where you have the thermostat set, the furnace should not run frequently. Rather, it should turn on, warm the house, and then turn off for at least 15 minutes or more.
Increased Energy Bills
Unfortunately, the increased cycling will increase your energy bill. In addition, an old furnace that is not running efficiently will also increase your energy bill. If you have noticed a significant increase in the cost to heat your home, it’s probably time for a new furnace.
Call us today to schedule an appointment. We will inspect your furnace thoroughly and let you know the next step. If everything looks okay, we will give your furnace a clean bill of health.