If you are like most homeowners, you aren’t in a hurry to replace your furnace. While it is nice to have the latest and greatest in heating in your home, that comes at a steep cost. Most homeowners are looking for ways to help their current furnace going for as long as possible. This comes from extra care. Knowing what you need to do to get as many years as possible out of your furnace can be helpful for any homeowner looking to extend the life of their current furnace. Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning is here to share some tips to help keep your furnace going for as long as possible.
The Average Lifespan of a Furnace
The question we get a lot is, “how long will my furnace last?” This is a question that doesn’t always have a clear answer. There are many factors that play a role in how many years you will be able to get out of a furnace. The biggest factors have to do with maintenance. When you have cared for your furnace properly, the average homeowner can plan on getting about 15-20 years out of it before it needs to be replaced.
How to Extend the Life of Your Furnace
There are several things that homeowners can do to help them get the most out of their furnaces. Here are the best tips we have in extending the life of your furnace:
– Professional Maintenance: It is vital to your furnace to have it professionally inspected and tuned up. The technician will comb through every detail of your furnace and check for any problems that need to be fixed. They will also clean it for you.
– Replace Filters: The air filters in your furnace need to be replaced on a 3-month schedule as well. This will increase airflow to your system and keep it running efficiently.
– Clean Vents: At least once a year, you should vacuum out the vents and registers in your home. This will also help to take some of the strain off your furnace and help it last longer.
– Address Repairs Promptly: If there is a strange noise, imbalanced heating, or any other sign that there is a problem, make sure you have it fixed as soon as possible. This will keep it from being a much larger, more expensive problem in the end.
– Programmable Thermostat: You should have a programmable thermostat in your home. It helps regulate the temperature better and will extend the life of your furnace.
Furnace Maintenance, Replacement, Emergency Repairs & More in Springfield, Granby, Holyoke, South Hadley, Monson, Chicopee & Agawam, Massachusetts
If you are seeing signs in your furnace that there is something not quite right, you can turn to Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning to come fix it. We know how to extend the life of your furnace with our maintenance services. We also offer repair and replacement services as well if your furnace is struggling to work properly. Call us today!
