Replacing your furnace is a major cost and it can be a hassle too. That’s why you only want to make the replacement if it’s absolutely necessary. But how do you know if your furnace has years of life left in it or if it’s probably going to break down in the dead of winter? Here are some warning signs to help you know if it’s time for a furnace replacement in Maple Grove.
Older Than the National Average
The national average for the life of a furnace is between 15 and 20 years. Most furnaces last at least 15 years, but some will last 20 years and even longer. But if your furnace is at least 15 years old, it could be teetering on the edge of a breakdown. This will be a good time to start shopping around for a new one before any major complications happen with your current one. This gives you the opportunity to shop around and make a better decision about the furnace that’s right for you because it isn’t an emergency situation. If you aren’t sure how old your furnace is, here’s one way to tell: If it has a pilot light, it’s probably more than 20 years old.
Rising Utility Bills
If you’ve noticed that your gas and electric bills have been increasing in recent months, your furnace might be the culprit. Over time, furnaces and other appliances get old and they are less efficient than they used to be. This means that the components of the furnace have to work harder and longer to provide the heat that it once did. As a result, they are going to wear out faster. Instead of waiting for it to happen and paying higher utility bills in the meantime, it’s best to just do a furnace replacement in Maple Grove so you can reduce your gas and electric bills immediately.
Recent Repairs
Have you recently had to do repairs on your old furnace? If so, it might be time to replace it. Once you start making repairs, you’ll probably need to make another one soon. And the cycle just keeps going until you realize that you should replace the furnace. Instead of waiting and spending all that money on repairing your current one, cut your losses and buy a replacement furnace. You’ll save yourself a lot of time and hassle and you can start cutting your heating costs right away.
At Sabre Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, we can help you determine if your need a new furnace or if your current one just needs some minor repairs. We can replace your current unit or simply fix it.
