When to Consider a New Furnace Installation

Your air system doesn’t need to be completely worn out or dysfunctional to warrant a new furnace installation. Sometimes, the best solution to poor heating and air conditioning is a new furnace installation.

There are plenty of factors homeowners need to consider when deciding on a new furnace installation. First, HVAC technology has come a long way. Today’s modern home furnaces can do more, last longer, and work better than older systems.

Save Money with an Energy Efficient System

Consider Annual Fuel Use Efficiency, or AFUE, ratings, the easiest measure of home furnace efficiency. The AFUE calculates your air system’s energy efficiency.

The average 1970s gas furnace had an AFUE rating of 65 percent. Meaning, 65 percent of energy used by the HVAC system is used specifically for heating. The other 35 percent is lost through operations.

Today, the home furnace must have an AFUE rating of at least 78 percent. Some home furnaces have reached an AFUE rating of 98 percent, with only a 2 percent energy waste.

Apart from energy efficiency, homeowners should also consider reliability, safety, and overall system health. Depending on how these criteria are graded, a new furnace installation may be the more cost-effective decision.

My Furnace Doesn’t Work Like It Used To

If your furnace doesn’t work like it used to, it’s a definite sign of aging. Also, if your furnace was not maintained regularly, there can be buildup and damages within the system. As a result, energy efficiency falls and performance suffers.

Homeowners with a depleted home furnace may experience:

• Low indoor air quality or textured air
• Higher utility bills
• Loud noises and unusual odors coming from their furnace
• Inaccurate temperature levels
• Unreliable or spotty home furnace performance
• Poor communication between the furnace and thermostat

If you are experiencing any of these issues, it’s time to call an HVAC specialist.

Home Furnace Repairs Are Too Frequent and Expensive

Home furnace repairs can get expensive. If your system is faulty, HVAC contractors need to preform continuous repairs. Not only does this cost money and time, it becomes a nuisance. A simple cost benefit analysis can help determine if getting a new furnace is money better spent.

If you are going down this road, first determine what furnace you want and how much your budget is. Next, compile all HVAC related expenses that result from the old furnace.

This can include:

• Air quality
• Energy efficiency
• Heat loss
• Ventilation issues
• Reliability
• Safety
• Repairs

Additionally, homeowners should also ask themselves:

• How much time do I spend trying to get my heating right?
• How comfortable is my home with this furnace?
• How much do I spend to keep this furnace?
• Would my home lifestyle be better with a new home furnace?

Depending on your answers, it may be the right time for a new home furnace.

Home Furnace Doesn’t Keep Up With Home Comfort Demands

Each home furnace is measured to fit the home. In some cases, HVAC contractors do find that the wrong sized furnace was installed. In such cases, it is best to install a new furnace. Otherwise, homeowners will always be fighting with their furnaces.

However, in most instances, this is not that case. Oftentimes, your furnace is the right size, but it aged early because it never received routine maintenance.

When a furnace has years of use, it simply cannot keep up with the same workload or demands. Homeowners may notice:

• The house takes longer to warm
• Airflow is weak
• The home furnace cycles too often
• Energy spending seems higher
• Home comfort feels compromised

There is a home furnace for every need. Today’s technology allows for ultra-personalization so no one needs to put up with subpar heating. Speak to your technician about what specific features you’d like from your new furnace.

Get Your Furnace Installation from Service Champions

Thousands of homeowners rely on Service Champions every single year. As the Diamond Certified HVAC provider for Orange and Los Angeles Counties, we lead in home furnace installations, repairs and maintenance services.

Service Champions technicians are experts. We fulfill each service call with superior technical care and genuine customer service, making us the favorite among Southern California homeowners.

To meet your Service Champions technician for home furnace care, speak to our friendly call center representatives. You can also complete the form linked here to schedule an appointment.