No one wants to buy a new furnace, but there will come a time when it is necessary. Read further to learn about some issues that could indicate it’s time to start thinking about investing in a furnace replacement for your home in Apison, TN.
The Age of Your Furnace
The normal lifespan of a modern furnace is from 15 to 20 years. You may be able to extend that five years or so with regular maintenance and care. However, after 15 years, your furnace is at greater risk of sudden failure, so it’s probably a good time to think about replacing it.
Your Energy Bill Spikes Suddenly and Stays High
When a furnace nears the end of its lifespan, it won’t run as efficiently as it used to. In some cases, this will continue no matter what you do. At that point, it’s prudent to replace it, possibly with a heat pump or other high-efficiency HVAC system.
Frequent or Expensive Repairs
Like many machines, even when they still work, furnaces could need more repairs as they age. When a repair will cost 50% or more of a new system, it’s time to replace your furnace.
Even with a fairly new furnace, needing to replace a major component could cost more than half of the cost of a new system. Two examples of this would be if the blower motor on a variable speed system stops working or the heat exchanger cracks.
Yellow Flames
Natural gas should burn bright blue and not yellow. A yellow flame generally indicates a problem with efficiency or, worse, the presence of too much carbon monoxide. The latter requires immediate attention. A yellow flame can have a variety of causes, some of which could be reason to consider investing in a replacement.
Not only do we provide each customer in Apison, TN with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, but we also guarantee new installations and replacements for 10 years. When you need to replace your furnace, call us at Larry’s Heating & Air Conditioning to make an appointment.
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