When you notice your furnace is underperforming or causing issues, it’s important to call a professional HVAC company like Chesterfield Service to inspect and diagnose the issues with your system. Our technicians can let you know what’s wrong with your furnace and how much longer you can expect to use it. Learning the common signs of impending HVAC failure can help you determine when you need a replacement.

Your Furnace Is Over 15 Years Old

Most furnaces have a life span of 15 to 20 years, but when your furnace gets over 10 years old, warranties start expiring and repairs become more expensive. A professional HVAC technician can tell you the age of your furnace if you can’t find any documents or service records.

Repairs Are Becoming Too Costly & Frequent

While furnaces could need a simple repair here and there, you may want to choose an upgrade instead if you’re continuing to spend money on fixing your aging system. Generally, if the cost to repair your furnace is 50% or more of the cost of a new furnace, it’s best to replace it.

Your Heating & Energy Bills Are Going Up

Although you may have a functioning furnace for another few years, those last few years of its service life are likely to be far less efficient than that of a newer model. With a low-efficiency furnace, your heating and energy expenses may be increasing year by year. A newer, more energy-efficient furnace could help provide savings on these bills.

Strange Odors

Since furnaces rely on gas for heating, you should be wary of any strange odors coming from it. If your furnace is leaking gas, turn it off right away and call an HVAC contractor for emergency service. It’s not safe to continue to run a leaking furnace, and this is a clear sign that you’ll need to have a new furnace installed right away.

Comfort Issues

When your system doesn’t keep you comfortable throughout your entire house, it’s a sign there are some serious issues with it. It could be leaks in your air ducts, a dirty air filter, or your furnace struggling to keep up with your heating needs.

Call for HVAC service to diagnose the exact issue, but if it’s the furnace, you’ll want to consider a replacement.

Don’t delay HVAC installation if your furnace is really struggling. This creates comfort issues and can be dangerous for you and your family members. Once you have a new heating system installed, you’ll notice some of these great benefits:

• • Improved indoor air quality
  • Higher efficiency and lower energy costs
  • Fewer service calls
  • Reliable heating all season

After your furnace is replaced and properly installed, be sure to schedule your first maintenance visit. Chesterfield Service offers a great service plan maintenance program so you can rest easy knowing your system will remain in great shape.

Maintenance agreement members get priority HVAC services, discounts on repairs, and reminders when your system needs seasonal maintenance, so you never forget. Our maintenance agreement also covers your heating and cooling system, so your AC can stay in great shape too.

You’ll receive superior service from our professional team. Contact us to learn more.