STEPS TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT’S WORTH FIXING YOUR HEATER
Every winter, a lot of homeowners are faced with a big decision. Something has gone wrong with their heating system and they’re left wondering if it’s worth repairing or if this is the year to get it replaced. If this is your situation, you don’t have to be left guessing what the right answer is. There are some very simple ways to determine if your heating system should just be repaired or if you need a new system installed.
ASSESSING A FUNCTIONABLE FURNACE
It does not have to take a broken furnace to be faced with this dilemma. Perhaps you’ve noticed your system is no longer operating as it once did. Does it feel your home just isn’t staying as warm this winter? Have you been wondering if your furnace is getting the job done as well as it used to?
At Tommy Cool Air, we see this issue frequently each Corpus Christi winter. We are often called out to address issues with aging heating systems. We know how to get to the bottom of a problem and get a functioning furnace repaired and in good running order. And we know how to assess when a heating system is no longer worth repairing.
Some HVAC questions to consider:
- How old is it? If you remember getting your furnace installed when your college kid was a baby, now is the time for an upgrade. A typical furnace lasts 18-20 years, but even that age is dependent upon whether they have been properly maintained over the years. And even the age of your furnace is not the only determining factor. Even a “young” furnace could need to be replaced if it’s costing you discomfort and unnecessarily high heating bills
- How high are your heating bills? Have you seen your bills go higher this winter than previous years? Spending extra every month on heating bills is money you won’t see back. Putting that extra money towards a new energy-efficient furnace is an investment into saving on future energy bills.
- How much is it costing you to repair? Once you are faced with repairs for your furnace, that’s the time to really address whether it should be completely replaced. How expensive does a repair on your furnace need to be before it’s not worth it?
HEATING REPAIR DECISION FLOW CHART
To make it easy for you, we have this flow chart to guide you through making the right decision. We start with the age of your system as that is a very important factor. To put it simply, they didn’t make heating systems as well as they do now.
Technology in the HVAC industry means that furnaces, heaters, and other heating systems are made to put out heat by using up a lot less energy. That heater you bought 20 years ago is going to be putting a drain on your monthly energy bills. People are often quite surprised to find that after several years, the cost they save with a new energy-efficient system more than makes up for the price of getting it installed.
Not only are furnaces and heaters simply made better now, you also have more options. The type of heating system you need for your home may not be a traditional furnace. Something like a heat pump, which provides both heating and cooling, may be the best solution for your space. Tiger Heating & Air are professional installers and service technicians for handling your new or existing heat pump needs.
TRUST TOMMY FOR HEATING SERVICE IN CORPUS CHRISTI
Whether you need a repair or a replacement, you can count on the entire Tommycool team for quality, professional service. If you are not sure which option is right for you, we will be happy to check out your system and give you the information you need to make the right decision. We promise that we will not try to sell you on a new system if your existing one can still operate well for your needs.
Schedule an appointment with Tommycool online or call us at (361) 371-7541.
