When is it Time to Replace?
Several factors can help you determine when it’s time to replace or improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems. If any of the following apply, it’s a good idea to consult a professional contractor:
Your heat pump or air conditioner is more than 10 years old.
Upgrading to a newer ENERGY STAR-rated model can save up to 20% in energy costs. Newer models are typically more efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly.
Your furnace or boiler is more than 15 years old.
An ENERGY STAR boiler is supposed to save at least 10% of the electricity bills meaning they could improve the efficiency of your boiler.
Your equipment needs frequent repairs and your energy bills are going up.
Frequent repairs and rising energy costs indicate potential issues. If repairs are costly, replacing the system with a new one is often more economical.
Some rooms in your home are too hot or too cold.
This could be due to improper equipment use, duct problems, or inadequate insulation. A system modification or replacement may be necessary to ensure consistent temperatures throughout your home.
No one is home for long periods of the day and you do not have a programmable thermostat.
Investing in an ENERGY STAR programmable thermostat, or having a contractor install one, can help control heating and cooling in unoccupied or sleeping areas.
Your home has humidity problems.
Improper system performance, undersized units, or leaky ducts could cause your home to be too dry in winter or too humid in summer.
Your home has excessive dust.
Dust from duct leakage can enter your home, particularly from attics, crawl spaces, and basements. Sealing the ducts can resolve this issue.
Your heating or cooling system is noisy.
Excessive noise may indicate small ducts or a problem with your indoor cooling equipment coil. A noisy system should be inspected or replaced—contact us now.