How Do I Know When It’s Time to Replace My Greenwood Home’s Furnace?

We rarely notice the furnaces in our Greenwood homes until they begin to show their age. After all, they work without much attention, keeping us comfy all winter long. If you're noticing the furnace, it's probably because it doesn't seem to be heating as effectively, or it has started to make strange noises, or something doesn't smell right. Like other home appliances, furnaces reach an age where they no longer function as well or start breaking down more frequently. Is it time to think about replacing your Greenwood home's furnace?

How Old Is Your Furnace?

Generally, a furnace in a Greenwood home that has been well-maintained with regular maintenance visits can be expected to provide 15 to 20 years of reliable performance. If your home's furnace is nearing the end of its teenage years, ask one of our furnace experts to evaluate its efficiency and performance. If it's not working as well as it did when it was installed, that's a sign you may want to think about a replacement.

How’s Its Reliability?

As furnaces near the end of their service life, parts start to wear out. That's why it's not unusual for older furnaces to suffer breakdowns or start making unpleasant noises. If your Greenwood home's furnace has broken down more than once in the last couple of years, it may be signaling that it needs to be replaced. Before investing a significant amount of money in a major repair, ask Johnson Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing for a realistic estimate of its remaining service life. You can replace it with a newer, more reliable model before it breaks down for good.

Are Your Energy Bills Increasing?

Another sign that a furnace may need to be replaced is a sharp increase in your energy bills. A furnace's energy efficiency often declines as it approaches the end of its service life. Replacing it with one of today's high-efficiency models may seem like a significant investment. Still, you're likely to experience a substantial decrease in the amount of energy required to keep your Greenwood home comfortable.

Is Your Home’s Heat Even?

We've spoken with many Greenwood homeowners about their satisfaction (or lack thereof) with their home's comfort. Almost always, they'll discuss an issue that frustrates them. Sometimes it's a room that never gets toasty enough on a chilly January day. Often, it's a drafty feeling, in which one part of a room feels frigid while another part is like being in a tropical jungle. Furnace technology has improved tremendously since your current unit was manufactured. Technologies like variable-speed blower motors and zone controls can help you adjust comfort from room to room.

Is Your Furnace Bothering Your Senses?

Does your furnace make clunky or unusual noises that wake you up in the middle of the night, leaving you wondering if it's really safe? Have you noticed a strange, burning, or mildew-like smell when the heat comes on? Does your heating system aggravate your allergies? A furnace should enhance the comfort of your Greenwood home, not introduce annoyances and create worries that keep you from getting a good night's sleep.

How’s Your Home’s Air Quality?

Your Greenwood home's furnace plays a critical role in the quality of the air you and your family breathe. You want that air to be as clean and safe as possible, and a newer furnace offers a great way to achieve that, especially with today's advanced filtration and purification options. The easiest way to improve your home's air quality is to change the furnace filter at the recommended intervals.

Aren’t Replacement Furnaces Expensive?

We know that everything from the price of eggs to the cost of vehicles has been going through the roof. If it's been a long time since you purchased a furnace, you might be surprised at the cost. However, let our experts demonstrate how the improved efficiency of today's modern furnaces can offset the installation cost within just a few years. They can also share information about incentives from manufacturers and energy providers that may lower your total cost.

Turn to the Furnace Experts

Want a professional opinion of whether it's time to think about replacing your Greenwood home's furnace? Do what your neighbors have done and turn to the experts at Johnson Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. We'll be happy to visit your home at a convenient time to assess the condition of your furnace. We'll also ask you about any comfort issues, because if your home doesn't feel as warm and comfortable as you wish, replacing your current furnace with a newer model might be the best solution. But if you can count on that furnace for years to come, we'll let you know!

Call Johnson Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing today at (317) 881-7738 or schedule service online. We'll help you make the wise choice for your home comfort and ensure you're ready for the next Franklin winter.