When Should You Replace Your Furnace?

December 30, 2014

Your furnace works nonstop during the coldest months. This demanding workload often causes older furnaces to fail on some of the chilliest days of the year in Georgetown. You may not even think it’s a possibility until you come home to a freezing house one day. Then you’re in crisis mode, and that’s not the best place to be. The Miller Climate Control LLC team can help. We’ve compiled this list of symptoms that your furnace may be showing that will let you know it may be time to replace it.

Some rooms are colder than others

If your rooms aren’t heating evenly, your furnace may be struggling. You might be able to solve this problem by confirming that your ductwork is properly sealed. Properly sealing your ducts can not only keep your home evenly heated, but it can keep your furnace from working harder than it needs to. You could save your furnace and save some money with improved energy efficiency.

Your furnace is noisy

Always have a noisy furnace inspected by the pros at Miller Climate Control LLC. Some people discover that their system is actually too small for their home, which can cause it to switch on and off more than it should. And rattling sounds could be telling you that inner pieces aren’t working as they should be.

Too many repairs

It’s no secret that older furnaces often fail, and before that happens they become less and less energy efficient. If you find you’re calling for furnace repair frequently, it’s time to start researching a new system. Waiting too long to make a new purchase could end up costing you more money in the long run.

The average life of a furnace or boiler is about 15 years. So, if your system is getting older, it could be to you advantage to get a new, efficient and quiet system. In Georgetown, the team at Miller Climate Control LLC can help you decide what would be best for you and your home. Call us at 512-937-2001 to set up an appointment with us.