Signs It Might be Time to Replace Your Furnace

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Signs It Might be Time to Replace Your Furnace

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• Replacing your furnace can be a major expense,
  but also a great long-term investment.
• By upgrading to an energy efficient furnace, you
  will save on your monthly energy bill, and reduce
  your impact on the environment. Below is a
  checklist to help you identify the warning signs
  that you may need a new furnace.

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• Age of Your System
• A modern furnace has a typical lifespan of around
  15 to 20 years, however technology advances
  quickly, and so has the energy efficiency of new
  furnaces. Its advisable to consider shopping for
  a new more energy efficient one at around the
  15-year mark. Review the energy efficient rating
  on your current furnace, you may qualify for
  federal and provincial rebates which encourage
  homeowners to upgrade to ENERGY STAR certified
  products.
• Your energy bills and equipment repairs are
  steadily increasing
• Older less efficient furnaces work harder to
  produce heat, and as a result, your energy bills
  and repair costs steadily increase. If you see
  your HVAC repair man more than your friends, its
  time to consider replacement. its also important
  to keep your family safe problems with your
  furnace can lead to health issues from carbon
  monoxide, dust and dander.

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• Rooms are Heating
• Unevenly As a furnace gets older, it can become
  more and more inefficient until it loses the
  ability to distribute heat evenly throughout the
  house. As a result, some rooms can be colder than
  others.
• Is Your Furnace Making Strange Noises
• Older, inefficient furnaces can be noisy, but if
  that noise gets louder over time, then you may
  want to consider a replacement.
• Rattling
• This can indicate unsecured ductwork, or even the
  lower furnace motor not being properly balanced.

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• Popping
• This happens when parts inside of your furnace
  heat and cool in response to temperature changes.
• Humming
• Your fan motor is probably going to make a bit of
  noise, but if its to the point of disruption,
  you might need a furnace blower motor
  replacement.
• Screeching/Squealing
• Can indicate the blower motor or inducer is
  damaged or worn out. It could also be caused by a
  loose bearing, deteriorating belt, or an issue
  with the pulley holding the belt.

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• If you have noticed any of the above signs from
  your furnace, its time to speak with an HVAC
  contractor to discuss replacement options. When
  thinking about a replacement, you may also
  consider renting your equipment. There are an
  increasing number of companies that include the
  convenience of maintenance, cleaning, and
  emergency service as part of the monthly rental
  cost, saving you in both the short and long term.

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