Does Furnace Need to Be Replaced After 15 Years?

Your heating system’s efficiency and effectiveness are crucial to keeping your Plantation, Florida, home comfortable and your heating bills reasonable. Although having your system regularly and professionally maintained is an important part of extending the life of your furnace and mitigating costly repairs, sometimes it’s not enough. Eventually, you’ll need to consider having a new heating system installed. Ask yourself these two questions to see if your furnace needs to be repaired or replaced after 15 years.

How Old Is the Furnace?

The age of the furnace is the first thing you’ll want to consider when deciding whether to repair or replace it. If it has exceeded 75 percent of its life expectancy — which often ranges between 15 and 20 years, depending on how well it’s been maintained — you’ll likely want to install a new system. To find out how old the furnace is, look for a label on the system that lists the manufacturing date.

How Much Will the Repair Cost?

On average, if your furnace is past the 10-year mark and a repair is going to cost more than one-half of what it will cost to replace it, an honest HVAC contractor will tell you to go ahead and replace the furnace.

Frequent breakdowns and service calls are also indicators that it might be time to replace the system. After all, you may eventually end up spending more on repairs than you would on a new system.

One way to extend the life of your system is to have regular maintenance performed on the system and change the filter regularly. Paying attention to unusual noises or changes in performance lets you have small issues repaired in a timely manner before they turn expensive.

If you think it might be time to consider replacing your furnace, make sure you speak with an HVAC contractor about the latest options available to keep your family comfortable. Call HI-VAC Air Conditioning Service today at 954-246-4141 for a consultation.

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