One of the most important and perhaps most expensive piece of equipment in a home is the furnace. If the furnace in your home in Geneva is not operating at peak performance, you will experience unnecessarily high heating costs. It is important that you know when your furnace can be repaired, and when it has reached the point that it needs replacing.
Typically, a furnace can last 15 to 20 years. If your furnace fails and it has yet to reach “old age” it can probably be repaired. If, however, it is on the latter end of the spectrum, perhaps the time has come for it to be replaced.
Signs the Furnace in Your Home May Be Failing
There are a couple of early warning signs that indicate your furnace may be failing. Pay attention to what your furnace is telling you. The last thing you want is for it to fail in the dead of winter.
The Age
The age of the furnace is the best indicator that you will soon be faced with replacing it. Any furnace approaching 20 years in service may be ready to fail completely at any time. Many homeowners couple furnace replacement with a much-needed home renovation project. The timing is perfect. There is no way to determine when a furnace will fail. A lot has to do with whether it was serviced and maintained on a regular basis. A furnace that has been well looked after will certainly outlast one that has been neglected.
Increased Energy Bills
Inflation certainly has an impact on your energy bills, but that is not the only reason why your bills increase. As a furnace ages, it becomes less efficient. It starts to run longer to keep the temperature in your home as you like it. You are often far better off to replace your existing furnace with a new one rather than spending more on energy.
A furnace represents a sizeable investment. However, it should be looked at as a long-term investment. When you install a new furnace, you will spend less on energy and improve the comfort of your home.
