3 Things To Do Before Replacing Your Furnace
Are you feeling the chills from your furnace? If your furnace is ten years old or older, it might be time to consider replacing it. Heating equipment deteriorates from the first day of use, just like any other appliance. Although regular furnace maintenance can help keep your system running, furnaces have a finite lifespan.
We strongly advise conducting research if you notice that your furnace is not functioning as well as you may want it to before your heater breaks down. By looking into a furnace replacement in advance, you can be sure that you will be ready for the colder months and won't have to worry about putting it off until it's too late.
Homeowners should always get multiple quotes and investigate rebates and financing options – that’s good practice. But you should also familiarize yourself with the product you’re thinking about purchasing. Often, directly replacing the same type and size of furnace with a newer model isn’t the best choice.
Have Your Heating Needs Changed?
It's critical to select the appropriate size furnace for your home because there are various sizes available. On the coldest days, a home that is too small won't feel cozy enough. If the unit is too big, short cycling—the unit repeatedly turning on and off—will occur.
Consider whether your heating requirements have changed since the installation of your current heater before replacing your old unit with a newer model of the same size. Have you added any extra rooms, such as a finished attic? Your need for heating could rise as a result. Have your windows been replaced? Your heating needs might be reduced by better-sealed, higher-quality windows.
Our team at Miller’s Heating & Air can help simplify the process by completing this evaluation for you. Our team will measure your home and look for key factors to help determine the heater size that’s just right for yourhome.
Do You Want A Higher Efficiency Unit?
It's critical to select the appropriate size furnace for your home because there are various sizes available. On the coldest days, a home that is too small won't feel cozy enough. If the unit is too big, short cycling—the unit repeatedly turning on and off—will occur.
Consider whether your heating requirements have changed since the installation of your current heater before replacing your old unit with a newer model of the same size. Have you added any extra rooms, such as a finished attic? Your need for heating could rise as a result. Have your windows been replaced? Your heating needs might be reduced by better-sealed, higher-quality windows.
Should You Switch to Electric?
Homes in our area typically have a gas furnace. While buying a new gas furnace to replace your old one is undoubtedly an option, you could also choose to use an electric heater in its place. A heat pump is one type of system that provides both heating and cooling from a single piece of machinery.
Compared to gas, electricity emits far fewer greenhouse gases. Inquire about electrification programs with your local utility, which may make switching to an electric-based heating system very alluring.
Call Miller’s Heating & Air for Furnace Replacement
Need help with your decision – or are you simply interested in hearing a second opinion? Our friendly team at Miller’s can help! Since 1947, we’ve been helping homeowners in the Vancouver and Portland Area with furnace replacement projects. Our work is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee – we are standing by to serve you!
