Signs to consider replacing your furnace or air conditioner
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Platinum Air Care provides services related to heating and cooling, water heaters, air purifiers, duct cleaning, and water filtration. Homeowners should contact Platinum Air Care as soon as they notice odd smells, noisy appliances, or energy spikes in their heating bills.
Should you replace your air conditioner or furnace? If repair is a constant battle, it’s time for replacement
High quality furnaces and air conditioners generally work consistently for their life-span (generally 15-20 years). Well maintained units can last upwards of 20+ years. However, perfect working HVAC unit without any type of maintenance (even something simple like regular furnace filter replacement) is not always the case.
Homeowners experience repair for their furnace or air conditioner, but if repair is a constant battle, it’s time for a replacement. Our technicians at Platinum Air Care will diagnose the problem and price out the repair for you.
How much is your repair going to cost you?
How to read the Repair or Replace chart:
First, find out how old your unit is; lets use 9 years old for the example. If the repair costs your 9 year old furnace more than $700 dollars, consider replacing it for a new and efficient one.
One thing to avoid is paying over 30% of your furnace or air conditioner’s total cost in repairs during it’s lifespan. Luckily with higher quality units, long-term warranty usually covers the more expensive parts. When your heating or cooling system reaches 15 years or older, its time to consider upgrading. This chart's values do not apply to water heaters, however the idea of it does.
This chart shows a few more considerations.
Signs you should pay attention to:
How Old Is Your Furnace Or Air Conditioner?
Most heating and air conditioning units have a general life span of 15 to 20 years. HVAC equipment older than 25 years old could be working great, but you are likely experiencing higher cost utility bills compared to modern units.
Upgrading to an efficient furnace or air conditioning system will reflect on your utility bills and save energy costs by using less energy. This is better for you AND the environment.
Frequent Repairs
Has your furnace been needing lots of repairs? Many different factors can lead to frequent heating and ac repair. Have you had your HVAC equipment maintained? Mechanical components wear out over time just like a car.
Regular maintenance can help to keep your equipment working as it should. And if you have been repairing your equipment with poor quality parts, you may save on price but pay more in the long haul.
Higher Utility Bills
Lots of homeowners are experiencing sky-rocketing utility bills. In 2019, the average yearly bill in Ontario was $2,165 on home energy. The most efficient HVAC systems can cut heating and cooling costs by as much as 50%. Do not let higher utility bills stress you out.
Is The Thermostat’s Temperature Correct?
You might notice the home feels hotter or colder compared to your set temperature. A possible solution is having professional duct cleaning and furnace cleaning of the blower motor. If that doesn't help, it could be a sign of your unit’s efficiency starting to decline, leading to further problems.
Think you’re ready to make the move to a new furnace or air conditioner? Platinum Air Care’s HVAC technicians have you covered in London and the surrounding areas!
And if there is any takeaway from this article; When it comes to replacement, don’t just take our word for it; ENERGY STAR® recommends replacement when your air conditioner is more than 10 years old, and your furnace is more than 15 years old. And the best way to prolong the life of your furnace and air conditioner is to schedule routine maintenance. We get a lot of clients who avoid their scheduled checkups because it's inconvenient and they're worried about how much it will cost, or they can't find the time to book it in. That's where Platinum Air Care comes in! We offer affordable maintenance plans designed for your needs, on your schedule.
