When you notice that your furnace is underperforming or causing you issues, it’s important to call a professional heating and cooling company like Chesterfield Service to inspect and diagnose the issues with your HVAC 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 that your HVAC system is approaching the end of its life can help you figure out when you need a new system installation.

Your Furnace is Over 15 Years Old

Most furnaces usually have a lifespan of 15-20 years, but when your furnace gets to be over 10 years old is often when warranties start expiring and repair services become more expensive. A professional HVAC company technician will be able to tell you the age of your furnace if you cannot find any documents or service records.

Repairs are Becoming Too Costly and Frequent.

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

Your Heating and Energy Bills are on the Rise.

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. Due to a low-efficiency furnace, your heating and energy expenses may be increasing year by year. A newer, more energy-efficient furnace could help provide you with some savings on these bills each month.

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 then 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 air comfort service doesn’t keep you comfortable throughout your entire house, it’s a sign there are some serious issues with your HVAC systems. It could be leaks in your air ducts, a dirty air filter, or your furnace is struggling to keep up with your heating needs. Call for HVAC service to diagnose the exact issue, but if it is the furnace, then you’ll want to consider a replacement.

Don’t put off HVAC installation if your furnace is really struggling. Not only does this create comfort issues, but it also can be a dangerous situation 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 long

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 at ease knowing your system will remain in great shape. Maintenance agreement members get priority HVAC services, discounts on repair services, and reminders when your system needs seasonal maintenance, so you never forget. Our maintenance agreement also covers both your heating and cooling system so your air conditioner can stay in great shape as well. You’ll also receive superior service from our professional team. Contact us to learn more.