With winter right around the corner, you may want to take a moment to consider the condition that your furnace is in and whether you should consider having it replaced this fall. By replacing your furnace before winter arrives, you will ensure your comfort in the coming months by preventing your furnace from breaking down on you when you need it most.
Hitherto, how will you know when your furnace is in need of replacement? While one of the clearest signs that your furnace needs to be replaced is age, as furnaces are only made to last between 15-20 years, there are several other indicators that your furnace may be nearing the end of its usable life. Below are a few of the signs you can look out for in your home.
You cannot keep warm
When trying to determine the condition of your home’s furnace, think back to the last time you had to run it; did it keep you and your family warm? Or were you constantly cold no matter how often you adjusted the thermostat? If you were unable to keep warm, this is a clear sign that your furnace is failing and needs to be replaced, as it is no longer able to sufficiently do its job.
Different rooms are different temperatures
Similarly, your furnace likely needs to be replaced if there are great variations in temperature throughout your home. If some rooms are freezing while others are hot, this is a sign that your aging furnace is having trouble distributing heat evenly throughout your home, and it will likely need to be replaced before winter.
Your furnace is making unusual sounds
One of the clearest signs of a failing furnace is if it begins to make any unusual sounds. While your furnace may make a certain amount of noise when it first turns on and off, you will be able to tell that something is wrong if these noises get louder, or if they change drastically. For instance, if your furnace begins to make popping, banging, clanging, or screeching sounds, this is a clear sign of trouble. While your furnace may be able to be repaired, you will want to consider your furnace’s age before you invest more money into it.
Please feel free to contact us to learn more about the signs that you can look out for indicating that your furnace needs to be replaced. The team here at Cunningham Associates is always happy to help!