September 13, 2015
The cold weather in Franklin & South Indy means it’s time to book your annual furnace service. If your furnace is getting past its prime, it might be time to start thinking about a furnace replacement.
Just like any other home improvement project, a new furnace is a large investment in your home. The pros at Winters Heating and Cooling can help you decide if it’s time for a furnace replacement or annual furnace service. We have some advice to help you along while deciding the future of your furnace.
1. Age of System
This will almost certainly be the chief factor in deciding if it’s time for a repair or replacement. There have been great strides in furnace technology over the years, including an increase in efficiency and a decrease in noise. If your furnace has nearly reached adolescence, you should probably start looking for a new system. The experts at Winters Heating and Cooling can assist you in determining if it’s the proper time for a replacement.
2. Cost Comparison
Purchasing a new furnace is an expenditure a homeowner doesn’t want to make until needed. That’s why studying the amount you’ll spend continually repairing your furnace against the cost of a replacement is a vital part of the decision-making process. When you initially compare the two we have a few things to keep in mind.
- Look into when your warranty expires and note what it covers so you’re always saving whenever possible.
Furnace Replacement
- When figuring out what size your new furnace needs to be it’s a good idea to call in the professionals. A technician will determine a load calculation by taking into account your home size and various other factors such as home design, insulation and the routines of people living inside the home.
- The energy efficiency level of the system will factor into the expense of a replacement.
- Furnaces with higher AFUE ratings will lead to more energy savings down the road.
After you’ve looked at the costs to continually repair your system or to replace it, there’s an uncomplicated rule to use as a guide. If your repair cost is 1/3 the expense of a replacement or if your furnace is reaching old age, the sensible option may be a replacement.
Our team in Franklin & South Indy is here to assist you wherever you are along the decision-making process. Whether you need a repair or some assistance in finding the ideal replacement, give the pros at Winters Heating and Cooling a call at 317-406-5382.