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2 Reasons To Replace Your Aging Furnace

8 June 2015

Jessie Nichols

Replacing your old furnace is a vital part of making sure that your home's heating system functions properly. An aging furnace should be replaced because it can negatively impact your home in a variety of ways. Avoiding increased heating costs and improving the indoor air quality of your home are just two of the many reasons to replace your old furnace:

Avoiding Increased Heating Costs

One of the biggest problems that can be caused by an aging furnace is that your utility bills can go up as the furnace gets older. This is because older furnaces will get progressively less efficient. A few common signs that your furnace is becoming less efficient are if the furnace is staying on longer in order to heat your home, or if you notice that the air coming out of your vents is not very warm at all.

Another reason to consider replacing your old furnace is that furnaces have been getting much more energy efficient over the years. Sure, a furnace is often designed to last 15-20 years, but a furnace from 10 years ago is unlikely to be as energy efficient as a more recent model. A new model furnace is going to be able to heat your home up faster and by utilizing less energy than an older one.

Improved Indoor Air Quality

Another problem with an aging furnace is that it may not be able to filter out any unwanted dust, allergens, or other particles from the air as well as it used to. This can lead to a large number of problems within your home. For example, if the furnace can no longer filter out the dust as well as it used to, you may find that your home will begin to smell musty or foul.

In addition, an aging furnace could spread enough particles and allergens around the house that you may end up experiencing a number of health issues. An example of this would be you or your family experience more frequent illnesses, allergic reactions, and dry eyes. If anyone in your home is suffering from a respiratory condition, he or she may find that the condition is getting worse and that he or she is having a hard time breathing easily in the home.

Speak to HVAC contractors today in order to discuss if your furnace is in need of replacement. Replacing your aging furnace can help you keep your heating bills under control, while also improving the air quality within your home.

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About Me

When my heating ventilation and air conditioning system began to hiccup last summer, I feared the worst. The technician who checked it confirmed my fears. If I didn't replace the unit soon, it would be a mighty chilly winter. That spurred me to start looking at new systems. What I found were several features my older unit did not have. The unit that I ultimately settled on automatically switches from heating to cooling based on the temperature setting. I can also reset the thermostat remotely or program it to change settings during the day. Winter turned out to be very comfortable at my house, thanks to that new unit. If you are in the market for a new HVAC system, let's talk. I'll give you some pointers on how to find the right one for your home.