When to Start Shopping for a New Furnace

Cold winter weather in Loveland, Co means that your furnace gets a lot of use. A typical furnace lifespan is 20 years. If your furnace is close to this age or you notice any of the following signs, it’s time to consider a furnace replacement. Our HVAC installation experts recommend starting shopping for a new furnace before the need is urgent.

Furnace Reached Its Lifespan

If your furnace is 20 years old or more, now is the time to start your search for a replacement. It’s better to proactively replace an aged furnace than to wait for it to fail. A broken furnace disrupts your comfort and puts your health and safety at risk. Without heat, your home’s pipes could burst, and you could incur the costs of staying at a hotel and paying a hefty insurance deductible on burst pipe repairs. Replacing it before it fails also gives you peace of mind.

Poor Comfort Control

Older furnaces aren’t as efficient at heating your home. If you’re constantly turning up the thermostat just to prevent yourself from shivering, consider a furnace replacement. It’s also a good idea to start shopping for a new furnace if you’ve made an addition to your home or finished a new space, such as your attic or basement. Newer furnaces offer convenient, energy-efficient features that improve indoor comfort.

Utility Bills Keep Going Up

Another good time to look for a furnace replacement is when your heating costs keep going up despite you enacting energy conservation methods. If you’ve already lowered your thermostat, switched to LED light bulbs, and sealed little gaps, and cracks, your furnace may be the cause of higher energy bills. According to Energy Star, a certified gas furnace could save you $85 per year on natural gas costs.

For more tips on when to start shopping for a new furnace, check out Leatherneck Heating and Cooling, LLC’s furnace replacement services, or reach out to our HVAC installation experts today.