{"id":1374,"date":"2019-01-07T11:00:26","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T16:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/?p=1374"},"modified":"2019-01-03T18:20:17","modified_gmt":"2019-01-03T23:20:17","slug":"5-signs-time-replace-furnace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/5-signs-time-replace-furnace\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs It\u2019s Time to Replace Your Furnace"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"When it\u2019s time to replace your furnace system you don\u2019t want to delay, you want to ensure that your furnace is always in the best condition possible. The days are getting cooler, and while we may not have temperatures as chilly as other parts of the country, you need to keep your family comfortable.<\/p>\n

Sometimes your furnace is showing you signs that it\u2019s ready to get subbed out by a newer system, but you don\u2019t know what those signs are.\u00a0 The last possible thing you want is your furnace to give out\u00a0when you need it the most, so act proactively. If you need a furnace replacement in St. Johns, FL<\/a> this winter make sure to contact our team.<\/p>\n

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The Telltale Signs<\/h2>\n

Here are a few signs that you need to replace your heater this winter:<\/p>\n

Old Age: <\/strong>How old is your furnace system? While these systems are built to last, they can\u2019t last forever<\/em>. If you\u2019re like most homeowners, you probably moved into a home with a furnace already standing. This means that your furnace could be closer to the end of its lifespan before you think. Look up your furnace\u2019s model number and determine how old the system is\u2014an average furnace should last anywhere between 15 and 20 years. If your furnace is in this age range and you\u2019re experiencing lots of problems, then it\u2019s time to replace your system.<\/p>\n

Rising Energy Bills: <\/strong>A significant increase in your heating bill isn\u2019t just something you should chalk up to bad luck, if you\u2019re experiencing rising energy bills, it\u2019s because your heater is inefficient. This is likely a big sign that you need to replace your system.<\/p>\n

Frequent Repairs: <\/strong>Do you have to repair your furnace frequently? A repair that happens every heating season or a repair that happens more often than every few years can be considered \u201cfrequent\u201d in this context. We know that it\u2019s tempting to just want to repair your system rather than invest the money in replacement, but this is actually much more cost effective\u2014those service repair costs add up!<\/p>\n

A Noisy System: <\/strong>Does your furnace seem a little noisier than usual? Don\u2019t just turn these odds sounds into background noise, a noisy system is typically the sign of a problem in your system. To determine exactly what the problem is, the aid of a professional is more than necessary. When you have a professional come assess your system, they can pinpoint the cause of the noise, how severe the issue is, and if you need to replace your system. Some common furnace sounds to watch out for are:<\/p>\n