Furnace Installation Experts in Geneva
One good way to determine if a malfunctioning furnace should be repaired or replaced is to consider its age. Gas furnaces can last 15 to 20 years while electric furnaces tend to last longer, sometimes as much as 30 years if they’re well maintained. However, it’s not unknown for furnaces to break down completely after just 10 years or so.
You know better than anyone else how much you’ve spent so far on repairs. If these have not prevented your furnace from short-cycling, cycling for extremely long periods, or blowing out nothing but lukewarm air, then the choice becomes clear. A new system will arguably save you money in the long run, both by lowering your energy bill and sparing you the need for repairs.
Have a technician come over to help you determine what kind of furnace would work best for you. There are several factors involved.
- The layout and square footage of your home
- The number of people who occupy the space
- Your home’s insulation and the number of windows
- Your personal preferences and your budget
To calculate heat loss, the technician will need to find out how many windows are in your home, how much sun exposure the home gets, and how much insulation there is, among other things. These things and the size of the space to be heated are important points because you don’t want to be stuck with an oversized or undersized furnace. The former will short-cycle, and the latter will never reach your set point. Either would wear itself out quickly. The technician will also ask about any upgrades you want, such as the purchase of a smart thermostat.
Geneva’s Source for Furnace Replacement
Contact our office today for more details. We are also available for furnace repair and maintenance.
