{"id":667,"date":"2019-02-11T11:00:01","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T16:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/?p=667"},"modified":"2019-02-08T12:32:26","modified_gmt":"2019-02-08T17:32:26","slug":"got-old-furnace-when-it-might-need-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/heating-service\/got-old-furnace-when-it-might-need-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Got an Old Furnace? Here\u2019s When It Might Need Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"furnace-replacement\"How can you tell when you need a new furnace in Sacramento?<\/a> There are many answers to that question, but we want to begin by saying that age is one of the best determining factors \u2026 But only in conjunction with other symptoms!<\/p>\n

The average lifespan for a modern furnace is anywhere between 16 and 20 years. You may have even heard other furnace owners tell you that they\u2019ve had theirs longer than 20 years. Just because your furnace is over 16 years old doesn\u2019t mean it needs to be immediately replaced. Likewise, some furnaces may even need replacement before that 16-year mark.<\/p>\n

If your aim is to be proactive about replacement, the best approach is to start paying attention to your furnace after it turns 12 years old. That\u2019s when you should keep a closer watch on symptoms like:<\/p>\n

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No Longer Keeping You Comfortable<\/h2>\n

Does it feel like you\u2019re constantly turning up the heat just to stay warm this season? It\u2019s not just you\u2014a furnace near the end of its life will fail to distribute air through the home properly. Along with a general dissatisfaction for your furnace, you may also notice uneven heating through rooms across the home.<\/p>\n

Gradually Rising Heating Bill<\/h2>\n

An aging furnace will simply fail to perform as efficiently as it once did. That means increased running time, increased energy expenditure, and increased wear-and-tear on the parts. When you combine all of those factors, you can anticipate a much higher heating bill.<\/p>\n

Increased Need for Repairs<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s generally observed that the last two years of the furnace\u2019s life is when it demands the most amount of repairs. If you suddenly find that you\u2019re having to call in for your furnace more than once during the same year, that could be a sign that your furnace is nearing replacement. You can always bring up your concerns to your HVAC technician so they can take a closer look.<\/p>\n

Common repair issues you might start experiencing include:<\/p>\n