{"id":1359,"date":"2022-12-26T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1359"},"modified":"2022-12-20T12:18:19","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T17:18:19","slug":"furnace-red-flags-to-watch-out-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/heating-service\/furnace-red-flags-to-watch-out-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Furnace Red Flags to Watch Out For"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the most common questions we get from our customers is: how do I know when my furnace needs to be replaced? There\u2019s no standard answer for every homeowner. There’s lot of factors to take into consideration.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some major indicators that you\u2019re likely to need either a furnace replacement or furnace repair in Wayne, NJ.<\/a> One of these indicators is the age of your furnace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A gas furnace has an estimated lifespan of 10-15 years. An electric furnace has an estimated lifespan of 15-20 years. If your furnace is approaching or past this timeframe, this will help you learn the furnace red flags to watch out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Furnace Age<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A furnace\u2019s age is a big factor in determining longevity. Furnaces that are operating at the end of their lifespans will start to deteriorate rapidly. It\u2019ll lose its efficiency and won\u2019t heat your home as well as it has in the past. It could break down altogether without much warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At that point, you\u2019ll need to consider repair or replacement. A good rule of thumb is if a repair costs more than half the price of a replacement, it\u2019s better to go with a new model. Why throw good money away on a system that\u2019s past its lifespan and will cost a lot to fix? Don\u2019t pay for expensive repairs for a furnace that\u2019s on its way out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety Concerns<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is especially important if you have a gas furnace. An outdated gas furnace has the potential to be a safety hazard due to gas leaks. A cracked heat exchanger<\/a> can allow carbon monoxide to seep into your home. Although most furnaces come equipped with carbon monoxide sensors, over time those sensors can fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your furnace doesn\u2019t need to suffer a major breakdown to still be considered dangerous. Because outdated heating equipment loses efficiency, it can emit small amounts of carbon monoxide due to incomplete combustion. These emissions might be too low for your carbon monoxide sensor to pick up but still high enough to be harmful to your health over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efficiency is Down and Your Heating Bill is Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paying more money on a system that isn\u2019t heating your home effectively is a frustrating situation. A furnace that is losing its efficiency can be due to a number of things in addition to the furnace\u2019s age. If it hasn\u2019t had annual maintenance or if its air filter hasn\u2019t been changed regularly, all this neglect will make itself readily apparent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s possible that a repair or a maintenance service will take care of efficiency problems in the short term, but for an older furnace, this could just be a band-aid fix. There aren\u2019t many repairs or maintenance inspections that can really fix it since wear and tear and diminished efficiency are normal for old systems. Why continue to invest in a furnace that only keeps giving you diminishing returns?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find Peace of Mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes it\u2019s best to replace a struggling system with a new, robust unit that\u2019ll ensure your home comfort for years to come.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact MarGo Plumbing Heating Cooling Inc. today<\/strong><\/a> to discuss whether it\u2019s time to schedule furnace repair or replacement.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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