Alternative Heating & Air
We all make goals to improve ourselves in the new year. However, to improve our life, we must occasionally let go of some things and move on. Your furnace might be one of those things. It performed its duty well, but it may be time to retire it. So, we’ll show you the top six warning indications that your furnace needs to be replaced. These indicators may not be enough to convince you to replace your furnace independently, but the more signs you have, the more likely you are to require a new one:

  • Your furnace is more than 15 years old.

According to Consumer Reports, a gas furnace has an average life expectancy of 18 years. A furnace that is more than 15 years old should be replaced with a certified furnace that is 15% more energy efficient than other furnaces on the market, according to specialists at our furnace repair in Chico, CA.

  • Your energy bill has gone up.

A rise in your energy expenses might be due to several factors. However, your energy cost shouldn’t skyrocket if you’ve been arranging expert maintenance every year and have appropriately sealed your air ducts. Over time, a steady increase in your heating costs could signal that your furnace is nearing the end of its usable life. In addition, your gas and electric bills may arise when internal components wear out. Contact your local HVAC technician from our heating repair in Chico, CA, if you see a significant increase in your account.

  • In the last two years, your furnace has been repaired many times.

Furnaces need the most significant maintenance in the latter two years of their life. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take many repairs, like maintaining an old vehicle, to realize that running your old furnace isn’t worth the money. It’s probably time to replace your furnace if you’ve had more than two repairs in the previous year. Another indicator of whether you should return or repair your furnace is if the repair cost exceeds 50% of the cost of a new furnace.

  • Your furnace is making unusual sounds.

When you turn it on, does your furnace create any rattling, popping, or pounding sounds? Unfortunately, older furnaces emit these weird sounds at the end of their lives. Also, does your blower regularly switch on and off? Is it capable of blowing chilly air? This is another indication that a qualified heating contractor should replace your furnace.

  • The thermostat is never set to keep you at a comfortable temperature.

Is it too hot or too chilly in some of your rooms? Are you continuously tweaking the thermostat to maintain your desired temperature? If this is the case, your furnace may be unable to circulate heat evenly throughout your home.

  • The flame on your burner is yellow instead of blue.

If your furnace’s flame is yellow instead of blue, it’s possible that carbon monoxide is being produced. At the very least, the gasoline isn’t burning as effectively and cleanly as it might be. Any hue other than blue in the furnace flame indicates incomplete combustion and a potentially hazardous issue, such as leaking gas or carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that is formed when fuel is burnt. It has no odor, taste, or color. It is possible to die as a result of exposure. Just call Alternative Heating and Air at (530) 894-8082.