October means that—aside from planning your Halloween costume or your children’s Halloween costumes—you need to plan your heating needs for the approaching winter. Last week, we brought you a reminder about calling for a regular maintenance tune-up for your heating system. This week we’ll look at a bigger solution to future heating trouble: replacing an old gas furnace for a new unit. Furnaces are the most common type of heating system in the United States, making them a key focus for winter preparation.
The time will come when a unit no longer functions efficiently or effectively enough to make it economical to keep it around. Mechanical problems, such as a malfunctioning thermostat, gas leaks, or a strong fuel smell, can be warning signs that a furnace is becoming a malfunctioning furnace and may require replacement. It is not normal when your furnace runs too hot, indicating a possible faulty thermostat or dirty air filter.
Here are some of the signs that it’s time to replace your furnace:
- The system is more than 15 years old.
- The furnace is making loud, unusual noises.
- The heating bills are rising.
- The furnace is not providing enough heat.
- The system needs expensive and frequent repairs. If your furnace requires frequent repairs or if the unit runs with ongoing issues, it may be more cost-effective to consider furnace installation of a new model.
Hall’s Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration offers furnace installation and replacement for all major brands, including gas furnaces, electric furnaces, heat pumps, electric heaters, and ductless mini splits, to meet your HVAC needs. Our certified technicians and knowledgeable technicians provide professional service and are experienced in the HVAC industry, ensuring customer satisfaction. We serve Shreveport and Bossier City, offering comprehensive heating and air conditioning and Shreveport air conditioning solutions. Enjoy transparent, upfront pricing and financing options available with approved credit. Our HVAC technician team can also assist with HVAC repair, HVAC maintenance, heater repair services, furnace repairs, maintenance service, and other HVAC services. If you notice issues such as a pilot light that won’t stay lit, carbon monoxide detectors going off, or signs of toxic gas, immediate professional attention is needed. Furnace replacement services in Shreveport, LA, are provided by local HVAC companies that handle the process from assessment to installation. Replacing an old furnace can help lower your utility bill and prevent further heater problems. Ductless mini and ductless mini splits are available for homes without existing ductwork.
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Furnaces don’t last forever. That being said, they last a pretty long time and often by the time our team is called, they’ve long passed the point of no return. While we wish there were easy clues to an aging furnace for homeowners in our area that don’t know much about them, it’s a little bit more complicated than that. Every aging furnace shows their age in a different way, and we’d like to provide a list of some common problems that signal your system is getting too old.
