Your furnace works nonstop during the colder months of the year. This intense workload often causes older furnaces to stop working on some of the coldest days of the year in Chelan and Wenatchee. You may not even think about the possibility until you come home to a freezing house one day. Then you’re in emergency mode, and that’s not the best place to be. The Lakeside Heating & Air team can help. We’ve pulled together this list of symptoms that your furnace may be showing that will let you know a replacement may be necessary.
Some rooms are colder than others
If your rooms aren’t heating evenly, your furnace may be failing. You might be able to solve this problem by confirming that your ductwork is properly sealed. Properly sealing your ducts can not only keep your home evenly heated, but it can keep your furnace from working harder than it needs to. You could save your furnace and save some money with better energy efficiency.
Your furnace is noisy
Be sure to have a noisy furnace inspected by the pros at Lakeside Heating & Air. Some people learn that their system is actually too small for their home, which can cause it to switch on and off more frequently. And rattling sounds could mean inner pieces aren’t operating normally.
Too many repairs
It’s no secret that older furnaces often fail, and before that happens they become less and less energy efficient. If you’re making appointments for furnace repair frequently, it’s time to start researching a new system. Waiting on a new purchase could end up costing you more money in the long run.
The average life expectancy of a furnace or boiler is about 15 years. So, if your system is getting to be that old, you might be better off with a new, efficient and quiet system. In Chelan and Wenatchee, the team at Lakeside Heating & Air can help you decide what would be best for you and your home. Call us at 509-284-4265 to set up an appointment with us.