Think back to last winter and how your system handled the cold.
Was it all fine and well, or did your system struggle to keep you warm and
comfortable? If the latter, it’s likely you’re in for the same sort of performance
this year and it may be time to replace your heating system.
If your system is over 15 years old then you should definitely
consider upgrading; not only will your current furnace not keep you as warm as
modern ones, it is also far less energy efficient and will end up costing your
more in the long run! We offer ENERGY STAR® furnaces with over 95
percent energy efficiency!
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy recommends
replacing the following heater models:
- Old coal burners that have been converted to oil or gas.
- Old gas heaters without electronic ignition. If your heating system has a pilot light, it was likely installed prior to 1992, before the new energy efficiency standards came out. Heaters this old typically have efficiency levels of about 65 percent, while the least efficient systems today are 80 percent.
- Old gas heaters without vent dampers or induced draft fans. Draft fans, which limit the flow of heated air up the chimney when the heating system is off, allow you to retain more heat within your home.
If you have had a new system installed recently and it’s not
working as expected or making strange noises, have it inspected and repaired.
But if you system is old, 15 or more years old especially, you’re better off
having it replaced with a new high-efficiency heating system.
