Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?

Your furnace is one of the most important things in your home during the winter. Living in the Midwest you need it to keep you and your family warm in the harsh winter. When your furnace starts acting up you need to have the issue remedied right away. The first step you take is to call a qualified technician like the ones at Bartlett Heating and Air. The technician will then inspect your system to find out what the problem may be and then give you a quote to fix it. Most peoples first thought is to just fix whatever the issue may be. While that is OK most of the time, there are times that you need to just replace the furnace. One of the things you need to consider is the age of the unit. Furnaces are made to last 10-15 years at most so if yours is close you should consider replacement. A new furnace will be way more efficient and save you money because of that. The next thing you should look at is the cost of the repair. Is the cost of the repair very high? If the cost is very high and you have an older furnace then repairing isn’t the best idea. Another thing you should look at is the part that needs repair. Is your heat exchanger cracked? Replacing the heat exchanger is very expensive and not worth it on an older furnace. These situations call for you to replace the furnace which will be better in the long run. You’ll save money on your bills each month due to the efficiency and your furnace will be more reliable for you. Bartlett Heating and Air can help you with all your HVAC needs so call us today!