Tim’s really old heating system had whined and groaned, barely limping through the past two winters. He intended to try to fix it himself, but never got around to it. Now, after he kicked up the thermostat, he could still see his breath in the air. Why did the stupid thing die in 17 degree weather? Worst of all, Tim didn’t know who to call for a new furnace installation.
This could happen to you!
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Tim said the furnace had “whined and groaned”. He should have called licensed heating system installation experts when the furnace started sounding like a zombie reunion. It isn’t normal for your furnace to make bizarre sounds.
It was frigid, even after Tim cranked up the thermostat. Another clue something is bad, wrong with the heating system. What he didn’t mention, but we’d bet the farm on – Tim’s utility bills were probably in the sky. When your system isn’t performing at its peak, it runs too long, resulting in escalating utility bills.
So, what can you do to preempt emergency heating (and air) situations? First, realize if you have a ‘really old heating system’, you should make plans for a new furnace installation before the next snowfall.
On average, a furnace will last 10-20 years. To squeeze every ounce of life from your system, you should change the filters on a regular schedule and have it serviced by professionals twice a year, in the spring and fall.
If our hypothetical homeowner, Tim, had practiced preventative maintenance on his heating unit, he would know who to call in case of emergencies. Getting to know your technician ensures you will receive preferred customer service, in all kinds of weather.
COMPLETE HEATING & AIR invites you to contact us today for repair or a FREE quote on new furnace installation. Call us at (918) 322-9548