Knowing when to upgrade your furnace can be the difference between completing an installation on your terms or facing a total system breakdown. When you stay ahead of furnace installation by identifying the early signs of problems, you can save yourself both time and money.
Keep reading to learn about some of the signs that point to furnace problems that are serious enough to require a completely new system. Then when you’re ready, give our team a call to schedule your in-home assessment for a furnace replacement in St. Clair Shores, MI.
Furnace Age
One of the biggest indicators of whether or not you need a new heating system is the age of your current one. A furnace usually lasts for 15 years on average. Furnaces that are well cared for can last for longer, while skipping out on maintenance can mean a shorter lifespan.
But even if your furnace lasts past the 15-year mark, you still want to begin considering an upgrade around that time. Even if your furnace is working well, it is still largely outdated compared to the furnaces that we are installing now thanks to advances in technology.
Unusual Symptoms
You may also begin to notice that your furnace is operating differently from how it usually does. For example, it may not get your home quite as warm as you are used to, or it may have inconsistent temperature fluctuations that leave you perfectly warm sometimes and lacking heat at other times.
You also want to consider that anything your furnace doesn’t usually do as a part of everyday operation should be considered unusual. For example, a clicking or humming sound can be faint, yet can indicate that your furnace is struggling to turn on and maintain heating cycles.
You may want to write off bad odors as a minor inconvenience, but many bad odors can indicate that there are malfunctions happening inside of your heater. For example, something may be overheating or burning up.
Or maybe moisture has developed in the system and is allowing mold to grow and negatively affect your indoor air quality. Even if you can’t pinpoint the exact source of a bad odor, it’s important to get your furnace checked out so that we can fix contributing problems.
Benefits of an Upgrade
It’s easy to just see signs when you think about upgrading your furnace. However, while the upfront investment is significant, so are the benefits. First and foremost, you’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing that your brand new system is strong and sturdy with years of life ahead.
You’ll also save money on your monthly energy costs with a new furnace in two ways. The first is by having a brand new system without any wear and tear lessening its ability to work well. The second is by having a higher overall efficiency baseline compared to an older furnace. Even saving just $25 a month can add up to $300 each year and $4,500 over a 15-year period.
Contact Charter Home Comfort today to schedule an appointment with our professionals for furnace installation. Old fashioned values with tech savvy results!