{"id":2088,"date":"2024-01-22T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/?p=2088"},"modified":"2024-01-19T17:35:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T22:35:58","slug":"the-unmistakable-sign-that-your-old-furnace-has-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/heating-service\/the-unmistakable-sign-that-your-old-furnace-has-to-go\/","title":{"rendered":"The Unmistakable Sign That Your Old Furnace Has to Go"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Unmistakable-Sign-That-Your-Old-Furnace-Has-to-Go.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Unmistakable-Sign-That-Your-Old-Furnace-Has-to-Go-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"a-very-old-furnace=in-need-of-replacement\" class=\"wp-image-2089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Unmistakable-Sign-That-Your-Old-Furnace-Has-to-Go-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Unmistakable-Sign-That-Your-Old-Furnace-Has-to-Go.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Toward the end of the life of a furnace, homeowners sometimes spend a lot of time and mental energy wrestling with the decision of when to replace it. Of course, if you could get by for a couple more winters, it would feel like a waste to get a new furnace now. But if you wait until it\u2019s completely broken down, you\u2019ll have to rush the replacement so you don\u2019t freeze!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If only there was some way to know whether you should get rid of that old furnace now or try to keep it running, huh? Well, we\u2019ve got some information for you. There\u2019s one thing that means your furnace absolutely must be replaced. Simple, right? Well, it\u2019s a little more complex than that. We\u2019ll explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>When to Retire Your Furnace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The one basic rule is that you must retire your furnace when it can no longer reasonably be repaired. This could mean a variety of things, though, so we\u2019ll have to cover some specific details. Here\u2019s what we mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Furnace Is Impossible to Repair:<\/strong> In many cases, a component is damaged or failing, and it could be replaced. But if the entire furnace is damaged and failing\u2014for example, if the whole furnace cabinet has become corroded\u2014there is nothing that can be done to save it. You\u2019ll need <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/heating\/furnaces\" target=\"_blank\">furnace replacement in Navarre, FL<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Furnace Can\u2019t Be Made Safe: <\/strong>It\u2019s one thing to have a furnace that runs and creates heat. But it\u2019s equally important to have a furnace that doesn\u2019t cause carbon monoxide poisoning or gas leak explosions. If your technician informs you that they cannot restore your furnace to a condition that allows it to operate safely, it\u2019s time for a new furnace.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Furnace Is Too Old:<\/strong> A gas furnace generally runs for about 10-15 years and an electric one for a little longer, as long as they receive annual maintenance. If your furnace is reaching that age, no amount of money spent on repairs will get another five years out of your furnace. You\u2019d be lucky if it lasted for just one more year, so it\u2019s unreasonable to invest much money in keeping it running.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Repairs Are Too Costly: <\/strong>One single repair should not cost more than half of the cost of a new furnace. You can also multiply the age of the furnace by the cost of the repair needed. If the result is over 5000, it would be unreasonable to repair it. Do keep in mind, though, that smaller repair costs add up, so if the furnace requires multiple repairs each year, it\u2019s time to consider replacement.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Your Heating Replacement Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re considering your options before replacement becomes an emergency matter, you\u2019ll have time to determine what heating solution is the best fit for your home, your needs, and your family. Things have changed a lot since you bought that old furnace! Heating systems have become more efficient. The most efficient of all is a heat pump, which can warm your home using a fraction of the energy a furnace does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re thinking about a gas or electric furnace or a heat pump, or transitioning to a ductless system for optimal comfort control and energy savings, a member of our team would be delighted to discuss your options with you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>For professional heating replacement services, look no further than Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc.&nbsp; <\/strong><a href=\"\/contact\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><strong> today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s one thing that means your furnace absolutely must be replaced. Simple, right? Well, it\u2019s a little more complex than that. 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