{"id":1492,"date":"2023-12-25T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-25T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/?p=1492"},"modified":"2023-12-22T13:47:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T21:47:56","slug":"the-50-rule-for-replacing-your-furnace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/heating-service\/the-50-rule-for-replacing-your-furnace\/","title":{"rendered":"The 50% Rule for Replacing Your Furnace"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your furnace has lasted you for a pretty long time, but now it\u2019s starting to give you trouble. Whether it\u2019s broken down completely or it\u2019s on the verge of needing a major repair, older furnaces lose their luster and their ability to heat your home over time. But how do you know when it\u2019s time to replace it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve helped homeowners with furnace replacement in Rancho Cordova, CA<\/a>, and as a result, we\u2019ve seen the 50% rule play out time and time again. Before we get ahead of ourselves, let\u2019s explain what that rule is, and why it\u2019s a good idea to follow it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The 50% Rule (in a Nutshell)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 50% replacement rule dictates that if your repair bill is the same price or higher than 50% of the cost of a brand-new furnace, it\u2019s better to just go with a new furnace. Instead of trying to repair a dying furnace, a replacement will serve you better and keep things cheaper. Let\u2019s explain why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n