The chilly weather in the Rio Grande Valley means it’s time to schedule your annual furnace service. If your furnace is getting past its prime, it might be time to consider a furnace replacement.
Just like any other home improvement project, a new furnace is a considerable investment in your home. The pros at Cytech Heating & Cooling L.C. can help you determine if it’s time for a furnace replacement or regular furnace service. We have some tips for you to ponder while deciding the future of your furnace.
1. Age of System
This will almost certainly be the decisive factor in deciding if it’s time for a repair or replacement. There have been a lot of improvement in furnace technology over the years, including an increase in efficiency and a decrease in noise. If your furnace has reached maturity, it may be time to start looking for a new system. The experts at Cytech Heating & Cooling L.C. can help you determine if it’s the right time for a replacement.
2. Cost Comparison
Purchasing a new furnace is an expense a homeowner doesn’t want to make until necessary. That’s why studying the price tag of continually repairing your furnace against the cost of a replacement is a crucial part of the decision-making process. When you begin comparing the two we have a few things to keep in mind.
Furnace service
- Make note of when your warranty expires and note what it covers so you’re always saving whenever possible.
Furnace replacement
- When evaluating what size your new furnace needs to be it’s best to call in the professionals. A technician will determine a load calculation related to your home size and various other factors such as home design, insulation and the habits of people living inside the home.
- The energy efficiency level of the system will factor into the price of a replacement.
- Furnaces with higher AFUE ratings will lead to more energy savings down the road.
After you’ve calculated the costs to continually repair your system or to replace it, there’s a straightforward rule to use as a guide. If your repair cost is 1/3 the price of a replacement or if your furnace is getting up there in age, the best option may be a replacement.
Our team in the Rio Grande Valley is here to guide you wherever you are along the decision-making process. Whether you need a repair or some assistance in finding a good replacement, give the pros at Cytech Heating & Cooling L.C. a call at 956-630-3522.