Should You Replace Your 25-Year-Old Furnace?
Most furnaces last between 15 and 30 years, so a 25-year-old furnace is almost certainly reaching the end of its life span. That’s usually a good reason to buy a replacement, but we understand if you want to put that off for as long as possible. While you should at least consider replacing a furnace after 25 years, you can look for other signs that will tell you that your furnace really is on its last legs. High Energy Bills As a furnace gets older, it will need to work harder to maintain a constant temperature. It will use more energy, which will raise your monthly utility bills. If you’ve found that your energy bills have been higher than usual, it’s probably time to replace your old furnace. A new furnace may seem expensive, but replacing your old furnace will still save you money in the long run. Frequent Repairs If you find that you need to call an HVAC repair technician every few months to fix something wrong with your furnace, it’s time to buy a replacement. Not only are you spending a lot of money on those repairs, but at some point, it will cost more to fix...
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