With winter nearly upon us, it is important that your furnace is ready to keep you and your family warm in the cold months that are still to come, and if your furnace is old, you may want to consider having it replaced before winter arrives. Yet, if your aging furnace has still been keeping you warm the last couple of winters, how will you know when to replace it? You do not want to have your aging furnace fail on you when you need it most, but you also do not want to replace your furnace prematurely. If you are unsure whether you need a new furnace, here are a few signs indicating that your furnace may need to be replaced.
Your Furnace is Over 15 Years Old
Even if your furnace seems to be working fine, you may want to plan to have it replaced if it is over 15 years old. Most older furnaces were only made to last about 15 years, and once they reach this age they may give out at any point. Additionally, a furnace that is this old may lose efficiency and begin to struggle to heat your home properly. Rather than wait until you start experiencing problems with your furnace, you may want to plan to have your furnace replaced preemptively if it is over 15 years old in order to ensure your comfort this winter.
Your Bills Are Going Up
Another clear sign that your furnace may soon need to be replaced is if your operating costs have been on the rise. If you have noticed a spike in the cost of heating your home, your furnace may be having to work harder than it used to in order to heat your home. It may then make more sense financially to replace your furnace with an energy-efficient model that will cost less to run. You may also want to consider replacing your furnace if it has required costly repairs in recent years. If your furnace is aging, you will have to decide if it makes sense to continue to put money into it or if you would be better off having it replaced.
Your Furnace Constantly Runs
As your furnace ages, it may have to work harder to keep your house warm. If this is the case, you may notice that your furnace has begun to run almost constantly without cycling off. This is a clear sign that your furnace is struggling to heat your home properly, and you should consider having it replaced before it fails on you altogether.
Contact us today to learn more about how you will know when it is time to replace your home's furnace.
