There are few appliances more complicated in a home than a furnace. They are an essential piece of any home’s heating and air operation but remain a mystery to most homeowners. The good news is; they operate relatively trouble-free as long as they are properly maintained. But just when is it time to replace these quiet hard workers? Modern Air & Refrigeration has compiled an essential list of signs your home might be due for a furnace replacement.
Furnace Replacement Timeline
The furnace replacement period is typically between 15 to 20 years. This timeline is accurate whether your furnace was professionally maintained throughout its lifetime or left to its own devices. After 15 years repairing your furnace will likely cost more than 50% of the cost of a replacement. That makes the decision of a furnace replacement an easy one to make. You can find your specific unit’s recommended lifespan in your owner’s manual or by calling your unit’s manufacturer with the model number handy.
The Never Ending Repairs
This next furnace replacement signpost is a no-brainer. On average around the last two years of the furnace lifetime we mentioned earlier your unit will start to suffer from constant breakdowns requiring never-ending repairs. Besides the 50% of the cost of a new furnace replacement rule, the next rule of thumb is 10% of the cost of a furnace replacement rule. Generally, if a furnace is over 20 years old and repairs will cost more than 10% of a new replacement, it might be time to invest in a new unit.
The Punch to the Wallet
This next sign that your home is headed for a furnace replacement comes in the form of heating bills. The most subtle of the signs, it tends to creep up on homeowners. Unless there is a catastrophic failure the only indication that your unit is losing its effectiveness will be your increasing heating costs. Year after year your electric or gas bill will climb up more than usual every winter. Eventually your yearly savings from a furnace replacement over its lifetime will overtake your current heating costs. New furnaces will bring new technology targeted towards efficiency in warming your home.
Are you ready to talk to a trusted local professional about your furnace replacement? Call Modern Air and Refrigeration’s 24/7 line at (941) 727-0330 or send us a quick message.