It’s a common question for a common experience. When your
home heating system is getting past its prime, when you find that your comfort
isn’t what it used to be, when energy bills appear higher than they should be
and when you’ve had to call for repairs on multiple occasions… that’s the time
homeowners ask, “Should I replace my furnace? Or should I shell out more for
repairs?”
Your home comfort system is a significant part of your
home – not just representing a portion of your overall investment, but also
claiming about half of your energy costs each month. So, the equipment itself
as well as its operational efficiency are integral to your family finances.
When making the case for replacement rather than repair,
what should you consider? Energy Star, a program of the federal government, suggests
that you first take into consideration the age of your equipment.
If your heat pump or air conditioner is more than 10
years old, or if your furnace or boiler is more than 15 years old, that’s the
time to consider replacing your system with home comfort equipment that has
earned the Energy Star label. High efficiency heat pumps can save up to 20
percent on heating and cooling costs over the units they replace. Energy
Star-qualified furnaces are 15% more efficient than conventional furnaces. Or,
if you have a boiler, consider replacing it with an ENERGY STAR qualified
boiler that is 5% more efficient than a new, standard model.
What else should you consider?
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If your equipment needs frequent repairs
and/or your energy bills are going up, your cooling or heating equipment may
have become less efficient.
·
If some rooms in your home are too hot or too
cold, improper equipment operation, duct problems or inadequate insulation
could be the cause.
·
If your home has humidity problems, this
could be caused by poor equipment operation, inadequate equipment and leaky
ductwork that leave the air too dry in the winter or too humid in the summer.
·
If your home has excessive dust, that’s not
just a sign of poor housekeeping. Leaky ducts can pull particles and air from
attics, crawl spaces and basements and distribute them throughout your house.
Sealing your ducts may be a solution.
Let us help you get a complete picture of energy use in
your home. Schedule your energy analysis today.
Just call or email and mention this offer, and we’ll take care of you.
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