Is It Time To Replace Your Heating System?

With proper installation, regular professional heating maintenance, and a little bit of luck, your furnace or boiler could last 15 years or more. But, eventually, parts wear down and efficiency suffers, and at some point, installing a new heating system makes more sense than repairing it.

Signs That A New Heater Is A Good Idea

The question is, when exactly is “some point”? Here are two big signs it’s time to replace your furnace or boiler:

• Flagging performance. Your furnace or boiler may technically be working, but that doesn’t you shouldn’t replace it. Older equipment could be operating at efficiency levels into the 70 or even high-60 percent range – significantly lower than the 90+ percent performance of a replacement system.

  If you notice your energy bills rising and your comfort dwindling, it’s probably time to replace your heating system.

• Frequent and/or more costly repairs. If you have been calling for heating service more often than usual the last few years, it could mean that you’re putting band aids on a bigger problem – especially if the repairs are getting more expensive each time the system breaks down. If you’ve had three repairs or more within the last five years, or if a heating system repair costs half the price of a replacement or more, it’s smart to opt for a heating upgrade.

Buying A Heating System: The Most Important Decision

While choosing the right brand and type of furnace or boiler is an important decision, the most important choice you will make when it comes to heating system replacement is who you will buy it from.

As with any home comfort purchase, it pays to shop around, looking for the best value when it comes to hiring a heating contractor. The key, as always, is to educate yourself about your new furnace or boiler purchase; the more you know, the better choice you will make. When browsing, makes sure to look for a heating professional who:

• Knows how to properly size the furnace to your home
• Knows how to integrate it properly into your existing ductwork or hydronic system
• Is both licensed and insured
• Has access to top quality brands in a range of sizes, fuel types, efficiencies, and price points
• Will warrantee all their work
• Has a thorough knowledge of current government and manufacturer’s rebates
• Provides a FREE, written, no obligation estimate

And what do you know—Junction Fuels offers ALL of that right here in Woodstock.

Ready for a furnace or boiler upgrade? Contact the pros at Junction Fuels for a FREE, no obligation estimates on a high efficiency heating equipment installation in greater Woodstock, VT – including Bridgewater, Killington, Bethel, Hanover, and more!