Out Cold: 5 Warning Signs Your Home Needs a New Heater

Do you know the AFUE rating on your furnace? The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating gives you an idea of how efficient your furnace is. It tells you how much heat is produced in relation to the amount of energy needed to produce it.

While this rating is a requirement for new furnaces, an old furnace can leave you guessing. Do you think it might be time for a new furnace?

As we approach the colder months, you’ll want to think about furnace replacement if you have an inkling that it’s about that time.

What are some of the signs that you need a new furnace? Look out for these obvious signs that it’s time for a new heater in your home.

How Do You Know It’s Time for a New Heater? Look for These 5 Warning Signs

Do you know how to replace a furnace? Or is that something you’ll leave for a professional?

No matter how you do it, you need to know when it’s time for a new heater in your home. What are the signs?

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1. An Increase in Gas and Electric Bills

Have you noticed your gas and electric bills are higher than they had been in the past?

While normal increases are due to rising prices, your furnace may have lost a lot of its efficiency over the years. It may have to run longer and work harder to provide the same amount of heat it has always provided.

2. Furnace Is 15+ Years Old

Your average home furnace lasts for 16-20 years. Is yours within that range? It might be time to start shopping around for a new one.

A new furnace will be much more energy-efficient, saving you money in the long run. Do your homework to find the right new furnace for your home.

3. Strange Noises Coming From Your Furnace

Are you hearing popping, banging and rattling every time your furnace kicks on? This is a sure sign that your furnace is getting to the end of its life.

4. Several Necessary Repairs Recently

As your furnace ages, you will need to start making repairs and replacing parts. In the last two years of a furnace’s life expectancy, you’ll notice this.

You don’t want to be caught this winter trying to get parts for an old system because some parts may no longer be available.

5. Dry and Dusty Home

Is your home feeling dusty? Is the air stale or dry? These can be signs that your furnace is no longer moisturizing the air.

You could end up with allergies or dry noses and mouths making it uncomfortable to be in your own home.

Ask the experts on heating and cooling Mornington Peninsula. They can answer all of your questions regarding your heating system.

Keeping Your Home Warm

Now you know the signs to look for when wondering if your home needs a new heater. Did you find this article helpful? Check out our blog for other helpful home improvement articles and advice. We can help you improve your home inside and out.