{"id":836,"date":"2018-12-31T11:00:29","date_gmt":"2018-12-31T16:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=836"},"modified":"2018-12-24T12:37:23","modified_gmt":"2018-12-24T17:37:23","slug":"is-it-time-for-furnace-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/heating-service\/is-it-time-for-furnace-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time for Furnace Replacement?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"old-furnace\"Having to replace your furnace rarely sounds like an occasion for good news\u2026 But if you\u2019ve been dealing with a furnace that hasn\u2019t been heating the home properly; is becoming more and more expensive to run every month; or just looks <\/em>old; then there are plenty of reasons to be excited about a new furnace.<\/p>\n

A brand-new high-efficiency furnace can drastically reduce your heating bill and remind you what it feels like to have your home heated properly. But before getting too hasty, let\u2019s make sure that your current furnace needs replacement. You can look for signs like:<\/p>\n

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Rising Heating Bill<\/h2>\n

It may not be the very first thing you notice, but it should be. Given that you\u2019re using your furnace roughly the same amount every month, you can expect a steady and predictable heating bill. If that bill has been gradually rising and has never come back down, it\u2019s likely a sign that your system can\u2019t keep up with its efficiency standards anymore. You should take note especially if you\u2019ve just gotten repairs or maintenance, as these services are meant to help raise efficiency.<\/p>\n

Age of the Furnace<\/h2>\n

Depending on who you ask, the life expectancy of a furnace can land anywhere between 10 and 30 years. But realistically speaking, you can expect a solid 15 years at the least if your furnace is properly installed, maintained, and receives prompt repairs when required.<\/p>\n

The point remains, however, that age is just an estimate. If your furnace starts displaying any of the other signs on this list by the time it turns 10, it very well could be time for replacement. Likewise, you might find that your heating bills are still relatively low several years after the furnace\u2019s supposed expiration date.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ever unsure, you can always call an expert of HVAC services in Livingston, NJ.<\/a><\/p>\n

More Frequent Repairs<\/h2>\n

As much info as there is about AC and furnace repair out there on the internet, needing repairs shouldn\u2019t actually be commonplace in your home. You shouldn\u2019t even need repairs on an annual basis as long as you\u2019re keeping up with regular maintenance tune-ups.<\/p>\n

If your furnace starts begging for repairs more and more often, it\u2019s a sure sign that it\u2019s just not able to keep up anymore.<\/p>\n

Uneven Heating<\/h2>\n

If it feels like some of the rooms in your home have not been getting adequate heating, it might be a problem with the furnace.<\/p>\n

If these rooms have historically been difficult to heat, then the problem could be with the insulation in that part of the home.<\/p>\n

Rust, Cracks, or Other Signs of Deterioration<\/h2>\n

A few cosmetic scars don\u2019t warrant a complete replacement of your furnace, but it can certainly indicate that it\u2019s time to start researching new options.<\/p>\n

You should also look inside the system to ensure that the heat exchanger doesn\u2019t have cracks. This is not a cosmetic issue but is a very serious issue that can lead to a carbon monoxide leak if not inspected immediately. Often, it makes more sense to replace the system than to replace the heat exchanger.<\/p>\n

Contact MarGo Plumbing Heating Cooling Inc. today<\/a> if you think your furnace is due for maintenance or replacement.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Before getting too hasty, let\u2019s make sure that your current furnace needs replacement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[76],"tags":[130,89],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/836"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=836"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/836\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":840,"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/836\/revisions\/840"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}