Replacing an older furnace now could pay off big in comfort, energy savings, and peace of mind.
Not that long ago, even the best furnaces on the market were only 80% efficient, which meant that about 20 cents out of every one of your hard earned heating dollars went straight up the chimney.
If this scenario describes your furnace, you may already be thinking about a new furnace, in order to save energy and money. Even if your furnace is more than 80% efficient, there may be other reasons to consider replacing your furnace now that it is more than 15 years old.
One good reason is that even the most efficient furnaces age, meaning it becomes harder for them to keep your home warm or they may break down more often – usually in the winter when its load is the greatest – leading to expensive repairs.
But more importantly, an aging furnace may develop tiny hairline cracks that could allow dangerous carbon monoxide gas to escape into the house, making it unsafe to operate. When this happens, the furnace will likely be condemned or “red tagged”, forcing you to replace it in the short order. The last thing you need is to have to buy a new heating system under pressure. Now is a good time to think about new heating system options, before the bitter cold temperatures are upon us.
The other great reason to think about upgrading your heating system is comfort. Thanks to ever improved heating technology, many affordable heating system options available today deliver quiet, even heating along with energy savings.
If you would like to learn more about upgrading to a more efficient system, please contact us. We would be happy to answer all of your questions.