October 25, 2018

How Long Should My Furnace Last?

As important as a furnace is to a modern building, it is arguably one of the least fun purchases to make and certainly not something you hope to have to replace again in the future. How long can you expect your furnace last is a routine question for the HVAC technician when replacing or repairing an older unit. The fact is, there isn’t necessarily a convenient answer. Sure, it’s safe to say about ten to fifteen years is a reasonable expectation for the lifetime of a furnace, but such an assumption relies on a multitude of conditions and depends on how the unit is treated over time to actually be true. Local Area and Weather Conditions One of the first considerations of how long a furnace can be expected to last is what the local weather conditions are like. Obviously, a building in the northern parts of the United States are going to use the furnace more often than how often the furnace on a northern building gets used and therefore need replacement sooner. Unit Placement The placement of the actual unit, and to some extent the land around the building can also have an effect on how long the...

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October 15, 2018

4 Benefits of Annual Furnace Maintenance

During the frigid months of winter, you rely on your home’s furnace to keep you warm and comfortable. And more than likely, you take your functioning furnace for granted—until something goes wrong. The good news is that many common furnace problems can be avoided with an annual furnace inspection and tune-up. 1. Prolong the Life of Your Furnace When you take care of any appliance in your home, including your furnace, it’s more likely to last longer before needing replacement. And when you consider the fact that a new furnace can easily cost you several thousand dollars installed, it’s worth extending the life of your home heating system as much as possible. 2. Avoid Costly Problems and Repairs With routine maintenance and tune-ups, you’re also less likely to run into the need for major repairs. That’s because a furnace inspection will likely detect issues before they turn into larger (and more expensive) problems. As a result, you can tackle small repairs as needed and keep your furnace running strongly. 3. Save on Your Utility Bills A well-maintained furnace is also more likely to run efficiently—and when you take into consideration the high costs of heating fuel, an efficient furnace can...

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