Is It Time to Replace Your Furnace? 4 Signs That Point to Yes!

Staying warm and cozy in your home is a priority during the winter. If you have kids or elderly persons in your household, it’s even more vital to have effective and efficient home heating. When your furnace fails to keep your family warm, you’ll either need a repair or a replacement. Here are four signs it’s time to replace your furnace:

Your Furnace is Getting Old

If your furnace is less than 15 years old and you’ve maintained it regularly, you don’t have to worry about replacing it yet. But if it’s approaching or over the 20-year mark, now’s the time to start thinking about a furnace replacement. To ensure your furnace lasts as long as possible, make sure to change the filter at least every three months.

You’re Scheduling Repairs More Frequently

With age, worn bearings may cause a high-pitched squeal, which is a common issue that requires a furnace repair. Periodically scheduling a repair isn’t a significant concern. But if you’re constantly calling a service technician to visit your home for a furnace repair, it’s likely more cost-effective to invest in a complete replacement.

Your Heating Bills Have Increased

As with all things that age, your furnace will become more inefficient as it gets older. It’ll have to work harder to heat your home, which will drive up heating costs. Compare your current heating bills from those over the past few years. Have they increased substantially without a spike in the energy prices? There’s likely an underlying problem causing this inefficiency. A service technician can take a closer look to diagnose it and recommend the right course of action.

Your Home Feels Cold and Uncomfortable

Your furnace’s main job is to heat your home and keep your family comfortable through the winter months. If maintenance and repairs don’t help your furnace do that, it’s time to consider a replacement.

Is your heating system making strange sounds or not heating your home? Contact Eric Smock Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. at (301) 945-7220 to schedule a professional inspection. Our service technicians are standing by to help you stay warm all winter without wasting energy or money.

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