Nothing can ruin your day quicker than a furnace that isn’t working properly in the wintertime. This happens to the best of us; especially if you have a furnace that is getting old. Not all furnace repairs are the same though. Some repairs are going to cost a lot more to fix than others. Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning is here to talk about some of the most expensive furnace repairs and share some tips that will help you avoid them.

Furnace Parts You Don’t Want to Have to Replace

There are some furnace parts that you are simply never going to want to replace because they come with a pretty steep price tag. Here are some of the most expensive furnace parts to replace:
– Heat Exchanger: Not only will the heat exchanger break the bank if you have to replace it, but it is also a dangerous part to have break. You see, the heat exchanger is where the fuel combustion takes place and then the heat is circulated throughout the house. When there is a crack in the heat exchanger, it can be incredibly expensive to fix. If you have an older furnace, you’re better off replacing it rather than replacing this part.
– Blower Motor: Another essential part to your furnace that is expensive to replace is the blower motor. Without this part working, the warm air produced by your furnace won’t be able to circulate throughout the house.
– Circuit Board: Known as the brain of your furnace, the circuit board is another part that can be a pricey thing to replace. If your circuit board has broken or is showing signs that it is on its way out, you need to get ready to pay up. It is going to be north of $1000 to replace this part in your furnace.
– Gas Valve: Your furnace has a gas valve that allows the propane or the natural gas flow into the unit so that your home can be heated. If this valve isn’t working properly, it can allow your house to fill up with gas that can turn out to be dangerous. They aren’t replaced often because the labor and the replacement part are so expensive to replace.
– Draft Inducer Motor: This part of your furnace is responsible for pulling all the carbon monoxide up through the flue after combustion has happened. When it fails, it is a big deal. It is also expensive to replace. If you have to replace a portion of the part, like a fan wheel, it isn’t a big deal, but if you have to replace the entire thing, that’s another story.

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Most of the problems that are listed above can be avoided by doing regular maintenance on your furnace. When you turn to Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning for your furnace maintenance, you know that you can rely on that furnace to keep you warm throughout the winter. Call us today!