Considering a new furnace
My furnace is right around twenty years old.
Although the system continues to function, I’ve noticed a decline in performance.
There is definitely less hot air coming from the vents, which has led to a higher thermostat setting and the furnace running more often. My utility bills are a bit more expensive every year. There is more dust and other allergens circulating in the breathing air and the operation is much louder than it once was. Every winter, I can expect to face a minor repair. The costs are starting to add up, and I worry about the furnace quite completely at the worst possible time. My local area experiences long and severe winter weather. The temperature is regularly below freezing and often drops into the negative digits. We are often hit with blizzard conditions that make the roads impassable. I wouldn’t want to be left without heat and have no way to get a new furnace installed. I’d prefer to schedule the replacement project over the summer and take my time selecting a new model. I’ve been researching the latest innovation in heating systems. Today’s furnaces are far more energy efficient than mine, reaching AFUE ratings up to 98%. Rather than blasting at maximum speed and then shutting off in a continual cycle, these modern alternatives feature adaptable-speed technology. The furnace can run anywhere between forty and one hundred percent capacity, adjusting output to suit the needs of the home and maintain a very even temperature. A new furnace would trim running costs, provide superior comfort, improve indoor air quality and reduce our carbon footprint. Plus, the equipment would be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.