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Is your furnace about to go? They don\u2019t last forever, but trust us, we know the stress of dealing with a failing furnace when you need it! True, St Augustine residents don\u2019t struggle with chilly temperatures nearly as much as in other parts of the country. However, the contrast in temperature during the winter absolutely necessitates a fully functional heating system.<\/p>\n
And that\u2019s where we come in! When you trust our team for your installation, and maintenance, services, you can count on a reliable system. But again, there\u2019s going to come a time where replacement is just necessary. It\u2019s important that you not ignore the signs this is the case, as doing so can become a safety issue\u2014particularly if you have a gas-powered furnace.<\/p>\n
So, what are these signs? Read on!<\/p>\n
A properly installed and cared for furnace can last about 10-15 years. While age is definitely not the only factor to consider when thinking about heating replacement, it is often the reason behind other problems with <\/em>the system. If your furnace is nearing the end of its service life, and also experiences the following problems, it could very well be time to consider an upgrade.<\/p>\n This can be the result of a blower fan problem or even something worse. In some cases this situation can be remedied with a professional repair. But in an older furnace experiencing other efficiency or operational problems, it usually means it\u2019s failing.<\/p>\n If you have <\/em>had your furnace for 10-15 years, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019re pretty familiar with the everyday noises it makes. If you hear something outside of these sounds, it could be cause for alarm. For instance, a bang or boom when a gas-furnace starts up could mean that the burners are covered with dirt and grime, and that\u2019s causing a delay at start up. In an aging furnace, this can lead to a cracked heat exchanger, which is a dangerous problem to have.<\/p>\n Other noises include rattling or clanging. Like the above-mentioned sign, this might be fixed with a professional repair, but if it\u2019s happening often in an older system, it may indicate it\u2019s time for repairs.<\/p>\n Whether your furnace is gas powered or electric, if you\u2019re seeing higher energy bills than you saw this same time last year, it means something is causing your heater to lose efficiency. If you do notice this trend, it\u2019s a good idea to consider replacing your system to save money on your energy bills.<\/p>\n No, your pilot light should not be burning yellow. It may mean that you have a carbon monoxide leak. The pilot flame should always burn blue. Contact our professionals today if you notice this issue!<\/p>\n None of these problems alone indicate that you need to upgrade your furnace. But if they\u2019re happening in groups, or if your next furnace repair is going to cost over half of what a new system will cost, it makes more economical sense to replace it. If you\u2019re still unsure, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to our pros. We\u2019d love to help you make an educated decision.<\/p>\n Reach out to Climate Masters<\/a> for quality St Augustine, FL furnace service<\/a>! Serving St. Johns County since 1988 with quality, hometown service. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you trust our team for your installation, and maintenance, services, you can count on a reliable system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[76],"tags":[213,87],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1555"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1555"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1555\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1558,"href":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1555\/revisions\/1558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Lukewarm or Cold Air<\/h2>\n
Strange Noises<\/h2>\n
Higher Than Average Energy Bills<\/h2>\n
Yellow Pilot Light<\/h2>\n