Winter is definitely the worst time of year to need a
furnace replacement! But it always seems like appliances break down at the
worst time. Freedom Heating & Air Conditioning specializes in furnace
replacement in Blaine and the surrounding areas, and we know of a few
different signs that you might need a new furnace.
Is your furnace more than 15 or 20 years old? If so, it’s
time to start looking into furnace replacement. However, newer models of
furnaces are far more energy efficient than their older counterparts, so a new
one will save you money in the long term on your home heating bills.
And if you have recently noticed an increase in your heating
bills, this is a good sign that furnace replacement might be in your future. An
increase in heating bills could also be a result of other issues, like
insulation problems. But either way, it’s still worth looking into to figure
out why your heating bills are going up.
You should also think about how often you have to call for
repairs on your furnace. If your answer to that question is “frequently,” then
you might need to look into furnace replacement. Over the long term, furnace
replacement is probably more cost-effective than furnace repair.
Listen to your furnace when it turns on and off and as it’s
running. Are you hearing some funny noises? Loud pops, bangs or rattling? If
so, give us a call. We should take a look at your furnace to ensure you’re not
in need of a new furnace. Sometimes, noises like those can indicate it’s time
for furnace replacement.
Think about your thermostat and the various rooms in your
home. Are you constantly adjusting the temperature of your thermostat? Do some
rooms seem to be a lot colder or warmer than others? If the answer to either of
these questions is yes, give us a call. Sometimes, all it takes to fix this problem
is a new thermostat. Other times, these could indicate that you need a new
furnace.
Finally, look at your furnace’s pilot light. If it is
yellow, give us a call. That could mean that your furnace needs to be fixed or
replaced, and sometimes a yellow light can indicate that there are high levels
of carbon monoxide, which is a toxic gas that can build up and cause a variety
of health problems.
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