Five signs your heating Equipment needs updating

We’ve have already discussed the advantages to upgrading to a high efficiency heat pump system, central or Ductless. If you already have a central forced hot air or boiler system, how do you determine if it’s time to replace it. A few questions can help determine the answer if you should repair or replace.  

1)    What is the system’s age?

Systems generally last 15-20 years before the frequency of repairs justify the systems replacement. If your equipment is over 15 years old retirement is looming. The prudent customer knows, the best time to replace your heating system is not when it fails suddenly in the middle of winter, but when you have options about its replacement.  

2)    The next question; are you spending more to heat your home or business?

As your heating system ages, it begins to run less efficiently.  Does it run more frequently to maintain the temperature, and is it using more fuel to provide the same warmth?  This is a valid sign a high efficiency alternative is wise to look at.

3)    What are the cost of repairs?

Heating equipment as does other mechanical equipment, frequently need more repairs as they get older. Most equipment breakdown more regularly in the last year or two of their life, so if you are experiencing this, be alert that your heating system may be rounding the final turn.

     4) Does your equipment make unusual noises?

If your heating system is making noises you haven’t heard before, it may be time to replace. Newer high efficiency systems tend to be much quieter than previous generations.

      5) How is your homes indoor air quality?

If you’re starting to have humidity problems, dust airborne particles, more frequently in your home, these may be a warning sign. If you have a forced hot air furnace a cracked heat exchanger is nothing to take lightly. Crack heat exchangers can lead directly to CO carbon Monoxide poisoning. Do not take these issue for granted. Call your trusted HVAC professional.  

By themselves, the answers to each of these questions may not tell you whether it’s time to replace your heating system or not, but when considered as a whole they can give you a sense of when your heating system is ready for replacement. 

Call us for a free estimate today. 

Our management team at True Mechanical has well over 100 years’ experience in all phases of heating and cooling. 

We offer affordable service,calls and service contracts. We offer no charge quotes on system replacements. True Mechanical is 40 years in business and with over 100,000 installations on Long Island. Visit our website at www.truemech.com. 631-563-1298.

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About the Author. Brian Nagle started in the HVAC industry in 1996 on Long Island and has been with True Mechanical since 2011. Additionally, he has over 20 years experience in finance and aviation management. 

Brian can be contacted at the office number above or by email at brian@truemech.com.

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