Does anyone sit around and think about their home’s heating system in Houston? No, not really. Only on the days Texas decides to turn into an artic tundra just to heat back up in the uppers 80’s the next. If you’re a Houstonian, you know what we are talking about! The days that we do need our heating systems sure do come in handy though and because we are not used to extreme colds it isn’t fun if the heater randomly decides to quit. At Country Air, our top priority is keeping our customers comfortable year-round, so here is a list we put together of furnace warning signs that may indicate you need service or replacement before the next winter storm. 5 Warning Signs Your Furnace Might Need Replacing 1. Your furnace is old. Some things that are old are good, like wine or grandparents. Old furnaces, however, are not. Electric furnaces typically last about 20 to 30 years while gas furnaces last about 15 to 20 years. Once their expiration date comes and goes, their parts become unreliable due to corrosion and ventilation can become restricted from dirt build up. Cracks can also develop in the heat exchanger or flue pipes, which could cause carbon monoxide to leak into your home’s air. Pro tip: If you don’t have a carbon monoxide detector installed in your home. Make sure you get one right away. Carbon Monoxide is a deadly gas that you cannot see or smell! 2. Your heating bill is much higher than normal. This could be an indication that your furnace is having to work overtime to keep up with your temperature desires. An aging furnace will not run as efficiently as newer system which will always result in higher energy bills, and that is no fun around Christmas time! 3. Odd noises. No kids, that’s not Santa on the roof, just the furnace on the fritz! Many times, odd noises coming from your furnace can be fixed with a repair from the experts but sometimes it could mean something more. If you hear anything strange call an HVAC pro right away. 4. Furnace flames should be blue. Gas furnaces are most common so if you have one give your flame a peek and if you see it yellow or orange in color that is a sign that something is up. 5. The air in your home isn’t right. It either feels too dry or too humid. Both are problems and could mean that you have the wrong sized furnace for your home. Moisture build-up in your system can lead to other problems like mold and mildew growth which affects the air quality in your home and your family’s health. An HVAC expert can tell you if your furnace is the right size for your home. Pro Tip: Get your furnace inspected and maintained yearly, this will catch problems before they get worse and allow your system to run efficiently which saves you money on energy bills and extends the time in which you must replace your unit.
If you need help with your furnace, give the experts at Country Air a call at 281-356-8564. We wish you all a happy, warm, and safe Christmas!
6 Comments
Thanks for helping me understand that we might need a furnace replacement when there are odd noises coming out from it. As you said, there are times that it can be repaired, but they have to be replaced when there is something more regarding the issue. I should definitely hire a professional to check our furnace first now that I started noticing noises this afternoon when I woke up after a nap because of it.
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2/2/2022 10:48:13 am
We noticed that our heating bill just went through the roof last month. This is the first time this has happened and we have not done anything differently. Thank you for the suggestion that it could be due to the furnace working too much overtime. As you said, this is indicative of an inefficient and aging furnace. We will call an HVAC contractor.
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3/7/2022 02:42:04 pm
It really helped when you elaborated on how you'd tell a lot about your furnace's shape by taking a look at your energy bills! A few weeks ago, we noticed how our energy bills increased but thought it was nothing to worry about. We just got our last energy bill, and now, we're pretty worried about our energy usage, so we'll be sure to inspect our furnace! Thank you for the insight on furnace replacement and how it'd help us reduce our bills!
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3/19/2022 10:53:47 am
It really helped when you said on the days when we do need our heating systems, they come in useful, and because we aren't used to extreme cold, it isn't nice when the heater suddenly stops working. I have a cousin who is doing a research paper this should help him, I'll share it with him. Thank you for the information about heater installation.
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3/25/2022 08:51:12 am
Very Informative post. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
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5/3/2022 11:47:36 pm
Hearing odd noises from our furnace was something I appreciate you talking about in this article. Lately, using our furnace has ended up causing strange banging noises to come up, and it can get very disrupting. I'll take this as a sign that I need to find an HVAC expert in the area immediately so we can fix it and get it to stop.
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